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Ellington, CT

Ellington, CT.

Population: 16,238 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ellington, CT is $450,925 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $172,500 after a median 7.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,695/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$450,925

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

7.5

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$450,925
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+18.5%
5-year appreciation
+38.2%
10-year appreciation
+70.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$450,925
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
$172,500
Median list price
$215,000
Median price per sqft
$224
1-year sale-price change
-23.7%
Median days on market
7.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
101.7%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.6%
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,695/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,560/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,790/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,260/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,710/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,070/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Center School, Crystal Lake School, Ellington High School, Ellington Middle School, Windermere School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Precision Plating Corp. (4.5 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
49.2 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
178
Days with Moderate air quality
31
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
47,126
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
43,885

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (15 mi)
National parks include
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, New England National Scenic Trail, Roger Williams National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Ellington Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bradley International Airport (BDL) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL, WINDHAM COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
81
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
1,981
Housing built before 1970
31.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.0%
Median annual property tax
$6,756
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
86.4%

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

How it compares

EllingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$450,925$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$172,500$450,000$325,000
Median days on market8 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,695/mo$2,213/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,756$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 Ellington, CT?
$450,925.
What is the median sale price in Ellington, CT?
$172,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Ellington, CT?
Median days on market: 7.5 days.
What is typical rent in Ellington, CT?
Typical rent: $1,695/month.
Is Ellington, CT in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the radon potential in Ellington, CT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ellington, CT?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Precision Plating Corp., 4.5 mi.
How many schools serve Ellington, CT?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ellington, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ellington, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ellington, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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