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Waterbury, CT — ZIP 06706

Population: 15,551 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 06706 (Waterbury, CT) is $286,628 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $347,778 after a median 50.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,527/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$286,628

Median home value

+4.4%

1-year change

50.5

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$286,628
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+26.8%
5-year appreciation
+65.6%
10-year appreciation
+191.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$286,628
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
$347,778
Median list price
$284,500
Median price per sqft
$201
1-year sale-price change
+15.9%
Median days on market
50.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+3.5%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,527/mo
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
6
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School, Gilmartin School, Hopeville School, Washington School, Wendell L. Cross School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Scovill Industrial Landfill (1.5 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)

Annual precipitation
52.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°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
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
153
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
78,628
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
86,717

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (29 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Waterbury Oxford Airport (OXC) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
81
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
1,952
Housing built before 1970
72.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.9%
Median annual property tax
$5,346
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
63.7%

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

How it compares

ZIP 06706State medianUS median
Median home value$286,628$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$347,778$450,000$325,000
Median days on market51 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,527/mo$2,213/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,346$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 06706?
$286,628.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 06706?
$347,778.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 06706?
Median days on market: 50.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 06706?
Typical rent: $1,527/month.
Is ZIP 06706 in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the radon potential in ZIP 06706?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 06706?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Scovill Industrial Landfill, 1.5 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 06706?
6 schools (5 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 06706 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 06706?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 06706?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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