Ashford, CT 06278 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Ashford, CT—06278

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$372,000

0.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$128,000

88.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

181.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.9%

Median Rent

$1,700

1.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,350

3.1% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,650

5.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,000

15.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Ashford, CT

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Ashford, CT is $372,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.9%. This indicates that home prices in Ashford, CT are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.9%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$372,000	0.9%
Single Family	$375,000	1.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Ashford, CT

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Ashford, CT is $1,830, with a year-over-year rent change of -1.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Ashford, CT is 1-bedrooms: $1,320, 2-bedrooms: $1,670, 3-bedrooms: $2,120, 4-bedrooms: $4,500. The most common rental property sizes in Ashford, CT are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 42.9% and 37.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,700	$1,830
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,350	$1,320
2 Bed Rent	$1,650	$1,670
3 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,120
4 Bed Rent	$4,500	$4,500

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

42.9%

2 Bedrooms

37.4%

3 Bedrooms

9.1%

4 Bedrooms

10.6%

Property Listings — Ashford, CT

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Ashford, CT is 64. This is a increase of 110.0% 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	$528,000	118.0%
Listing Count	10	-12.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	-12.0%
Days on Market	78	181.0%

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Demographics — Ashford, CT

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ashford, CT has a population of 4,340, which has remained stable by -0.4% over the past 5 years. Ashford, CT is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 40.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 18.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	4,340	-0.4%
% Under 18	18.4%	2.2%
% Seniors	17.9%	28.8%
% WFH	18.1%	144.6%
% w/ College Degree	40.2%	22.6%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ashford, CT is a predominantly white area, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Ashford, CT is hispanic, making up 4.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.8% of the population in Ashford, CT, and this percentage has decreased by 19.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	88.7%	-2.2%
% Black	0.0%	-100.0%
% Hispanic	4.4%	-24.1%
% Asian	2.3%	91.7%
% Foreign Born	3.8%	-19.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Ashford, CT

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 85 mortgage originations in Ashford, CT, of which 81.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 61.0%, with 26.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Ashford, CT. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	85
% Conventional Loans	81.0%
% Government Loans	19.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	5.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Ashford, CT

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Ashford, CT under the Section 8 program is 2.6%. 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. 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Ashford, CT, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	8
Total Units Section 8	8
% Rentals under Section 8	2.6%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$90	$1,350	$1,260
2 Bedroom	$0	$1,650	$1,650
3 Bedroom	$20	$2,000	$2,020
4 Bedroom	-$2,080	$4,500	$2,420

Ashford, CT—06278

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ashford, CT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ashford, CT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ashford, CT

Demographics — Ashford, CT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ashford, CT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ashford, CT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ashford, CT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ashford, CT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.4
Median Home Price	$372,000
Median Household Income	$128,000

Ashford, CT—06278

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ashford, CT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ashford, CT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ashford, CT

Demographics — Ashford, CT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ashford, CT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ashford, CT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ashford, CT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ashford, CT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Eastford, CT

Willington, CT

Woodstock, CT

Chaplin, CT

Storrs

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