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Southbury, CT

Southbury, CT.

Population: 20,071 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Southbury, CT is $457,560 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $274,000 after a median 124 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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$457,560

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

124

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$457,560
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+32.7%
10-year appreciation
+66.1%
All-time peak (2024-10)
$459,609
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
$274,000
Median list price
$289,000
Median price per sqft
$233
1-year sale-price change
-2.5%
Median days on market
124 days
Homes sold (recent period)
49
For-sale inventory
123
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
69
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
49

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
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Pomperaug Regional High School, Pomperaug School, Rochambeau Middle School, Gainfield Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
A11
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
Laurel Park, Inc. (8.2 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
52.0 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)
47
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Moderate air quality
148
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
208

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,613
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
37,469

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (19 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
20
Nearest airport
Waterbury Oxford Airport (OXC) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL, BRISTOL HOSPITAL, GRIFFIN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
45
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
1,977
Housing built before 1970
28.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.0%
Median annual property tax
$6,240
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
84.5%

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

How it compares

SouthburyState medianUS median
Median home value$457,560$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$274,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market124 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,240$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 Southbury, CT?
$457,560.
What is the median sale price in Southbury, CT?
$274,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Southbury, CT?
Median days on market: 124 days.
What is typical rent in Southbury, CT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,877/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is Southbury, CT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A11.
What is the radon potential in Southbury, CT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Southbury, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Southbury, CT?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Southbury, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Southbury, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Southbury, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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