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Newtown, CT—06482

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$606,000
2.0% YoY Growth
Household Income
$144,000
13.7% YoY Growth
Days on Market
68
8.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.8%
Median Rent
$3,000
28.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,700
38.3% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,900
6.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,000
N/A

Other Zip Codes in Newtown, CT

06470
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Newtown, CT

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Newtown, CT is $606,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.0%. This indicates that home prices in Newtown, CT are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$606,0002.0%
Single Family $628,0002.4%
Condos $463,0004.8%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $357,000
    2.0%
    2 Bed
    		$439,0003.1%
    3 Bed
    		$521,0001.4%
    4 Bed
    		$746,0003.0%
    5 Bed $848,4503.5%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.0%
    1 Bedroom
    5.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    16.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    33.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    39.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.9%

    Rental Trends — Newtown, CT

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Newtown, CT is $3,110, with a year-over-year rent change of -28.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Newtown, CT is 1-bedrooms: $1,820, 2-bedrooms: $2,980, 3-bedrooms: $3,750, 4-bedrooms: $4,950. The most common rental property sizes in Newtown, CT are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 28.3% and 24.1% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$3,000$3,110
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,700$1,820
    2 Bed Rent $2,900$2,980
    3 Bed Rent $3,000$3,750
    4 Bed Rent $4,950$4,950
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    9.7%
    1 Bedroom
    24.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    28.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    23.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.5%

    Property Listings — Newtown, CT

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Newtown, CT is 52. This is a decrease of -20.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$675,000-10.0%
    Listing Count
    		410.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.6%0.0%
    Days on Market
    		68-8.0%
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    Demographics — Newtown, CT

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newtown, CT has a population of 11,800, which has increased by 5.7% over the past 5 years. Newtown, CT is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.8% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 57.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 18.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		11,8005.7%
    % Under 18
    		22.8%-7.3%
    % Seniors
    		17.5%10.8%
    % WFH
    		18.5%92.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		57.6%-2.2%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newtown, CT is a predominantly white area, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 10.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Newtown, CT is hispanic, making up 8.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.1% of the population in Newtown, CT, and this percentage has increased by 5.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		81.9%-10.5%
    % Black
    		2.3%35.3%
    % Hispanic
    		8.1%80.0%
    % Asian
    		2.5%78.6%
    % Foreign Born
    		6.1%5.2%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Newtown, CT

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 343 mortgage originations in Newtown, CT, of which 92.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 55.0%, with 13.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Newtown, CT. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		343
    % Conventional Loans
    		92.0%
    % Government Loans
    		8.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		8.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Newtown, CT

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Newtown, CT under the Section 8 program is 1.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Newtown, CT, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		5
    Total Units Section 8
    		5
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		1.7%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$350$1,700$2,050
    2 Bedroom-$460$2,900$2,440
    3 Bedroom$100$3,000$3,100
    4 Bedroom-$1,590$4,950$3,360

    Affordability — Newtown, CT

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.5
    Median Home Price$606,000
    Median Household Income$144,000

    Newtown, CT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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