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Riverside, CT — ZIP 06878

Population: 8,328 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 06878 (Riverside, CT) is $2.71M — up 14.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $2.73M after a median 18 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$2.71M

Median home value

+14.4%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$2.71M
1-year appreciation
+14.4%
3-year appreciation
+26.6%
5-year appreciation
+53.2%
10-year appreciation
+70.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$2.71M
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
$2.73M
Median list price
$3.23M
Median price per sqft
$875
1-year sale-price change
-9.2%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
104.9%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+3.8%
New listings (monthly)
8

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
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Eastern Middle School, North Mianus School, Riverside School, International School At Dundee

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kellogg-Deering Well Field (10.5 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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.5 in
Annual snowfall
16.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
210
Days with Moderate air quality
135
Days with Unhealthy air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
242

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
767
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
163,180
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
139,363

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
23
Nearest national park
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (11 mi)
National parks include
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Weir Farm National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
24
Hospitals include
GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -, SILVER HILL HOSPITAL INC, ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
171
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
61.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.3%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
90.8%

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

How it compares

ZIP 06878State medianUS median
Median home value$2.71M$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$2.73M$450,000$325,000
Median days on market18 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 06878?
$2.71M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 06878?
$2.73M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 06878?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 06878?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,877/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 06878 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the radon potential in ZIP 06878?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 06878?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 06878?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 06878 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 06878?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 06878?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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