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Gales ferry, CT

Gales ferry, CT.

Population: 6,307 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gales ferry, CT is $423,556 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $425,000 after a median 24 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$423,556

Median home value

+7.0%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$423,556
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+21.8%
5-year appreciation
+41.5%
10-year appreciation
+87.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$423,556
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
$425,000
Median list price
$385,000
Median price per sqft
$214
1-year sale-price change
+5.7%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
102.9%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+3.7%
New listings (monthly)
13

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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Gales Ferry School, Juliet W. Long School, Ledyard Middle 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)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
New London Submarine Base (2.8 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
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.7 in
Annual snowfall
13.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
258
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,721
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,192

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site (39 mi)
National parks include
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site, Roger Williams National Memorial, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Wychwood Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Groton New London Airport (GON) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WILLIAM W BACKUS HOSPITAL, WESTERLY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
162
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
1,971
Housing built before 1970
45.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.1%
Median annual property tax
$6,154
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
89.2%

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

How it compares

Gales ferryState medianUS median
Median home value$423,556$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$425,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,154$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 Gales ferry, CT?
$423,556.
What is the median sale price in Gales ferry, CT?
$425,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Gales ferry, CT?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in Gales ferry, CT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,877/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is Gales ferry, CT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the radon potential in Gales ferry, CT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gales ferry, CT?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: New London Submarine Base, 2.8 mi.
How many schools serve Gales ferry, CT?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gales ferry, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gales ferry, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gales ferry, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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