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Cobalt, CT

Cobalt, CT.

Population: 302 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Cobalt, CT is $356,000. Cost of living is 3.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$356,000
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+4.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,346/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,933/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,303/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,542/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone B
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Durham Meadows (8.7 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
61.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.8 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
165
Days with Moderate air quality
42
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
151

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,667
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,204

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (38 mi)
National parks include
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, New England National Scenic Trail, Weir Farm National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Salmon River Airfield (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
33
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, WATERBURY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
90
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
1978
Housing built before 1970
30.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.3%
Median annual property tax
$6,433
Households with broadband internet
82.6%

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

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cobalt, CT?
$356,000 (Census ACS).
What is typical rent in Cobalt, CT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,933/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is Cobalt, CT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Cobalt, CT. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is B. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the radon potential in Cobalt, CT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cobalt, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Cobalt, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cobalt, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cobalt, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 103.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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