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East Hampton, CT

East Hampton, CT.

Population: 12,751 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in East Hampton, CT is $435,624 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $467,500 after a median 40 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$435,624

Typical home value

+6.0%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$435,624
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+21.0%
5-year appreciation
+40.4%
10-year appreciation
+80.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$435,624
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
$467,500
Median list price
$474,950
Median price per sqft
$242
1-year sale-price change
+8.7%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
53
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
102.8%
Active listings
33
1-year forecast
+3.0%
New listings (monthly)
18

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)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.6 : 1
Schools include
Center School, East Hampton High School, East Hampton Middle School, Memorial School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
15
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Durham Meadows (10.8 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)

Annual precipitation
52.0 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
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
43,953
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
40,704

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
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
28
Nearest airport
Salmon River Airfield (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
32
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, WATERBURY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
72
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
1977
Housing built before 1970
36.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.4%
Median annual property tax
$6,674
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
82.4%

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

How it compares

East HamptonState medianUS median
Typical home value$435,624$444,911$288,527
Median sale price$467,500$450,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,674$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 East Hampton, CT?
$435,624.
What is the median sale price in East Hampton, CT?
$467,500.
How long do homes take to sell in East Hampton, CT?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in East Hampton, CT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,933/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is East Hampton, CT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within East Hampton, CT. 15 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the radon potential in East Hampton, CT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East Hampton, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve East Hampton, CT?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is East Hampton, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in East Hampton, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in East Hampton, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 103.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for East Hampton

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