Westbrook, CT 06498 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Westbrook, CT—06498

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$551,000

3.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$76,200

14.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

48.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.3%

Median Rent

$2,400

142.6% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,900

80.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,800

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$3,000

N/A

Home Price Trends — Westbrook, CT

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Westbrook, CT is $551,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.6%. This indicates that home prices in Westbrook, CT are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$551,000	3.6%
Single Family	$562,000	3.1%
Condos	$464,000	5.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Westbrook, CT

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Westbrook, CT is $2,790, with a year-over-year rent change of 142.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Westbrook, CT is 1-bedrooms: $2,070, 2-bedrooms: $1,860, 3-bedrooms: $3,090, 4-bedrooms: $4,580. The most common rental property sizes in Westbrook, CT are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 36.5% and 34.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,400	$2,790
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,900	$2,070
2 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,860
3 Bed Rent	$3,000	$3,090
4 Bed Rent	$4,580	$4,580

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

11.2%

1 Bedroom

36.5%

2 Bedrooms

34.5%

3 Bedrooms

9.5%

4 Bedrooms

8.3%

Property Listings — Westbrook, CT

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Westbrook, CT is 56. This is a increase of 16.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$662,000	-10.0%
Listing Count	16	0.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	0.0%
Days on Market	63	48.0%

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Demographics — Westbrook, CT

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Westbrook, CT has a population of 6,830, which has decreased by -1.3% over the past 5 years. Westbrook, CT is a less popular place for families, as children make up 10.7% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 45.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	6,830	-1.3%
% Under 18	10.7%	10.3%
% Seniors	35.9%	43.6%
% WFH	16.3%	83.1%
% w/ College Degree	45.4%	-0.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Westbrook, CT is a predominantly white area, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 18.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Westbrook, CT is hispanic, making up 13.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 13.5% of the population in Westbrook, CT, and this percentage has increased by 107.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	76.5%	-18.1%
% Black	1.1%	37.5%
% Hispanic	13.7%	356.7%
% Asian	1.7%	1,600.0%
% Foreign Born	13.5%	107.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Westbrook, CT

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 145 mortgage originations in Westbrook, CT, of which 92.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 46.0%, with 5.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Westbrook, CT. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	145
% Conventional Loans	92.0%
% Government Loans	8.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	9.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	11.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Westbrook, CT

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Westbrook, CT under the Section 8 program is 0.6%. 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. In Westbrook, CT, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	5
Total Units Section 8	5
% Rentals under Section 8	0.6%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$660	$1,900	$1,240
2 Bedroom	-$190	$1,800	$1,610
3 Bedroom	-$900	$3,000	$2,100
4 Bedroom	-$1,880	$4,580	$2,700

Westbrook, CT—06498

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Westbrook, CT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Westbrook, CT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Westbrook, CT

Demographics — Westbrook, CT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Westbrook, CT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Westbrook, CT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Westbrook, CT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Westbrook, CT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Essex, CT

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	6.3
Median Home Price	$551,000
Median Household Income	$76,200

Westbrook, CT—06498

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Westbrook, CT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Westbrook, CT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Westbrook, CT

Demographics — Westbrook, CT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Westbrook, CT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Westbrook, CT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Westbrook, CT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Westbrook, CT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Essex, CT

Deep River, CT

Clinton, CT

Essex, CT

Old Saybrook, CT

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