The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06798 sells for about $585,943, or $288 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.22% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 36 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,140 a month.
ZIP 06798 — Woodbury
The Woodbury housing market shows resilience with a high median household income and strong demand for residential properties. While inventory remains limited, the area continues to attract affluent buyers, keeping the market stable despite broader regional fluctuations.
This ZIP is well-suited for affluent family buyers and remote professionals seeking a high quality of life, historic character, and a suburban-rural lifestyle.
Median prices moved up 11.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 7.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 06798, Litchfield County, CT
The area is served by Region 14 School District, which is generally regarded for its academic performance and community-focused educational environment.
The area is characterized as a low snow zone with approximately 53 inches of annual precipitation, with standard regional insurance considerations for New England weather patterns.
The area functions as a remote work hub with a high concentration of bachelor's degree holders and a stable, affluent economic base.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Connecticut) — Municipal Real Property Tax Assessment & Mill Rate Mechanics: Under C.G.S. § 12-62a, all taxable real property is assessed uniformly at a mandatory 70% assessment ratio of its fair market value (FMV). Real property tax is computed annually using the formula: Assessed Value = Fair Market Value × 0.
Residents typically commute toward regional employment centers in the Hartford and New Haven media markets, with access via state highway corridors.
The area features significant access to rural New England landscapes, local parks, and historic town center amenities within a short driving radius.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and a Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit of $2,140, reflecting a 2.7% decrease from the previous fiscal year.
The local economy is supported by a high-income professional base, with many residents participating in the broader Hartford and New Haven regional labor markets.
The area is served by the Region 14 School District.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional New England hazard profiles, including wind and winter storm exposure.
Data retrieved from ZipCodeDex and US5 census aggregations.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Historic district known for antique shops and local dining.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.