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West cornwall, CT — ZIP 06796

Population: 821 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 06796 (West cornwall, CT) is $723,046 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.25M after a median 150 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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$723,046

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

150

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$723,046
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+13.9%
5-year appreciation
+24.2%
10-year appreciation
+80.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$723,046
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
$1.25M
Median list price
$750,000
Median price per sqft
$443
1-year sale-price change
+30.7%
Median days on market
150 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+3.6%

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
Cornwall Consolidated School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
A
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 (13.6 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
51.7 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
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,233
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,919

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (30 mi)
National parks include
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Wings Ago Airstrip (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dutchess County Airport (POU) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SHARON HOSPITAL, CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
18
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
59.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,782
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
83.8%

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

How it compares

ZIP 06796State medianUS median
Median home value$723,046$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$1.25M$450,000$325,000
Median days on market150 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,782$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 06796?
$723,046.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 06796?
$1.25M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 06796?
Median days on market: 150 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 06796?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,877/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 06796 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the radon potential in ZIP 06796?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 06796?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 06796?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 06796 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 06796?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 06796?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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