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Washington depot, CT — ZIP 06794

Population: 1,282 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 06794 (Washington depot, CT) is $897,607 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $922,000 after a median 194 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$897,607

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

194

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$897,607
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+18.3%
5-year appreciation
+29.0%
10-year appreciation
+87.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$897,607
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
$922,000
Median list price
$799,000
Median price per sqft
$405
1-year sale-price change
-48.1%
Median days on market
194 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
92.7%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+3.5%

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

Rents

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Washington Primary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sarney Farm (14.3 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
49.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
285
Days with Moderate air quality
72
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
183

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,425
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,026

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (28 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Long View Landing Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
SHARON HOSPITAL, CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL, SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
27
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
1,975
Housing built before 1970
37.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.3%
Median annual property tax
$6,297
Households with broadband internet
77.8%

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

How it compares

ZIP 06794State medianUS median
Median home value$897,607$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$922,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market194 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,297$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 06794?
$897,607.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 06794?
$922,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 06794?
Median days on market: 194 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 06794?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,877/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 06794 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the radon potential in ZIP 06794?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 06794?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 06794?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 06794 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 06794?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 06794?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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