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Hamden, CT — ZIP 06517

Population: 14,221 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 06517 (Hamden, CT) is $395,636 — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $444,000 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,267/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$395,636

Median home value

+6.3%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$395,636
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+19.0%
5-year appreciation
+39.8%
10-year appreciation
+80.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$395,636
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$444,000
Median list price
$454,500
Median price per sqft
$251
1-year sale-price change
+8.3%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
62
Sale-to-list ratio
103.8%
Active listings
47
1-year forecast
+3.1%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,267/mo
1-year rent change
+0.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,877/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,441/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,816/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Ridge Hill School, Spring Glen School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Beacon Heights Landfill (8.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Moderate air quality
148
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
208

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
511
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
87,246
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
84,330

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (29 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Fire Island National Seashore
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
225
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,953
Housing built before 1970
72.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.5%
Median annual property tax
$8,569
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
77.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 06517State medianUS median
Median home value$395,636$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$444,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,267/mo$2,213/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,569$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 06517?
$395,636.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 06517?
$444,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 06517?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 06517?
Typical rent: $2,267/month.
Is ZIP 06517 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the radon potential in ZIP 06517?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 06517?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 06517?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 06517 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 06517?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 06517?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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