Willington, CT 06279 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Willington, CT—06279

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$371,000

4.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$88,400

17.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

7.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

4.6%

Median Rent

$1,750

N/A

1-Bed Rent

$1,400

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,800

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,800

N/A

Home Price Trends — Willington, CT

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Willington, CT is $371,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.4%. This indicates that home prices in Willington, CT are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 4.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$371,000	4.4%
Single Family	$378,000	5.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Willington, CT

Willington, CT lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,750	$1,790
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,370
2 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,870
3 Bed Rent	$1,800	$2,350
4 Bed Rent	$2,250	$2,250

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

6.7%

1 Bedroom

31.4%

2 Bedrooms

51.8%

3 Bedrooms

5.5%

4 Bedrooms

4.6%

Property Listings — Willington, CT

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Willington, CT is 52. This is a decrease of -36.0% 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$328,000	-8.0%
Listing Count	8	3.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	3.0%
Days on Market	50	-7.0%

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Demographics — Willington, CT

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Willington, CT has a population of 5,560, which has decreased by -5.9% over the past 5 years. Willington, CT is a less popular place for families, as children make up 12.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 37.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	5,560	-5.9%
% Under 18	12.2%	-3.9%
% Seniors	23.9%	86.7%
% WFH	8.0%	90.5%
% w/ College Degree	37.9%	1.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Willington, CT is a predominantly white area, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Willington, CT is asian, making up 7.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.5% of the population in Willington, CT, and this percentage has decreased by 29.2% 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	82.1%	-2.1%
% Black	1.0%	100.0%
% Hispanic	4.8%	-33.3%
% Asian	7.3%	17.7%
% Foreign Born	8.5%	-29.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — Willington, CT

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 102 mortgage originations in Willington, CT, of which 84.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 54.0%, with 17.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Willington, CT. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% 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	102
% Conventional Loans	84.0%
% Government Loans	16.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Willington, CT

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Willington, CT under the Section 8 program is 2.0%. 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 Willington, 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	47
Total Units Section 8	15
% Rentals under Section 8	2.0%
% Occupied Section 8	80.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$210	$1,400	$1,190
2 Bedroom	-$300	$1,800	$1,500
3 Bedroom	$10	$1,800	$1,810
4 Bedroom	-$110	$2,250	$2,140

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Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Willington, CT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Willington, CT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Willington, CT

Demographics — Willington, CT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Willington, CT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Willington, CT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Willington, CT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Willington, CT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.4
Median Home Price	$371,000
Median Household Income	$88,400

Willington, CT—06279

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Willington, CT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Willington, CT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Willington, CT

Demographics — Willington, CT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Willington, CT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Willington, CT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Willington, CT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Willington, CT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Storrs

Ashford, CT

Mansfield, CT

Stafford Springs, CT

Tolland, CT

Frequently Asked Questions

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