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Hamden, CT — ZIP 06514

Population: 26,803 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 06514 (Hamden, CT) is $344,421 — up 5.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $347,000 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,220/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$344,421

Typical home value

+5.4%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$344,421
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+18.1%
5-year appreciation
+43.0%
10-year appreciation
+104.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$344,421
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+4.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$347,000
Median list price
$319,950
Median price per sqft
$217
1-year sale-price change
-6.1%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
76
For-sale inventory
81
Sale-to-list ratio
101.7%
Active listings
75
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
24

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,220/mo
1-year rent change
+0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,609/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,743/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,091/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,602/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,935/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, Judicial Centers, Hamden School District
Schools include
Eli Whitney Technical High School, REGIONS secure Hamden, Bear Path School, Church Street School, Dunbar Hill School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
194
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Beacon Heights Landfill (6.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
245
Days with Moderate air quality
107
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
0
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
87,338
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
86,775

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (28 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Fire Island National Seashore
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
41
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, SHARON HOSPITAL, WATERBURY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
216
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1964
Housing built before 1970
59.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.9%
Median annual property tax
$7,012
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
80.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 06514State medianUS median
Typical home value$344,421$444,911$288,527
Median sale price$347,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,220/mo$2,248/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,012$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 06514?
$344,421.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 06514?
$347,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 06514?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 06514?
Typical rent: $2,220/month.
Is ZIP 06514 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 06514. 194 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the radon potential in ZIP 06514?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 06514?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 06514?
8 schools (5 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 06514 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 06514?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 06514?
Regional Price Parity: 103.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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