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Moodus, CT

Moodus, CT.

Population: 3,311 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Moodus, CT is $402,089 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $385,000 after a median 56 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$402,089

Typical home value

+5.2%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$402,089
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+21.3%
5-year appreciation
+43.1%
10-year appreciation
+84.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$402,089
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
$385,000
Median list price
$389,900
Median price per sqft
$234
1-year sale-price change
+6.2%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+2.8%

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.6 : 1
Schools include
East Haddam Elementary School, Nathan Hale-Ray High School, Nathan Hale-Ray Middle 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
6
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Durham Meadows (12.5 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
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,162
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,563

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (42 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
Goodspeed Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
33
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, WATERBURY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
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
1973
Housing built before 1970
47.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.9%
Median annual property tax
$5,540
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
80.0%

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

How it compares

MoodusState medianUS median
Typical home value$402,089$444,911$288,527
Median sale price$385,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,540$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 Moodus, CT?
$402,089.
What is the median sale price in Moodus, CT?
$385,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Moodus, CT?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Moodus, CT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,933/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is Moodus, CT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Moodus, CT. 6 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 Moodus, CT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Moodus, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Moodus, CT?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Moodus, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Moodus, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Moodus, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 103.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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