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Market Intelligence · CT / South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Hamden, CT home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$387K1-yr changeUp6.1%

The typical home value in Hamden, CT is $387K as of September 2026, up 6.1% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Hamden ZIP code, the median list price is $350K and homes spend a median of 49 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Hamden, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$387K
1-yr changeMedian across Hamden ZIPs
+6.1%
ZIP markets live
3
County
South Central Connecticut Planning Region

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12-month value trend

+6.1% over 12 months

Typical home value in Hamden over the last 12 months: $364K in Sep 2025 to $387K in Sep 2026 (+6.1%).

Sep 2025$364K

Sep 2026$387K

Median Zillow home value index across Hamden's ZIP codes.

Context

The typical home value in Hamden is $386,677, up 6.1% over the past year as of September 2026. There were 177 homes for sale that month, with 74 new listings coming on the market. The median list price was $349,900, and homes spent a median of 49 days on the market. Notably, 32.1% of listings carried a price cut, which suggests sellers are testing higher prices and then adjusting to meet buyers. For a Hamden homeowner weighing a sale, the citywide data points to values still climbing, but buyers are negotiating, so realistic pricing matters more than it did in a hotter market.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Hamden, CT?

Typical home value

$387K

Up6.1%YoY

Median list price

$350K

Days on market

49

Homes for sale

177

Price cuts

32.1%

New listings

74

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Hamden's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Hamden, CT home prices over time

Typical home values in Hamden, CT are up 6.1% over the past year, from $364K in September 2025 to $387K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Hamden, CT, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$386,677+6.1%
September 2025$364,413No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Hamden ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Hamden, CT a buyer's or seller's market?

Hamden, CT leans toward a buyer's market.

A large share of listings have cut their asking price, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 49 days on market and 32% of listings with a price cut in the typical Hamden ZIP code, and 74 new listings against 177 active listings across Hamden, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Hamden housing market forecast 2027

+1.9%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Hamden ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.9% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Hamden rose 6.1%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Hamden?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Hamden shows typical home values rising 1.9% by September 2027, after a 6.1% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Hamden ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Hamden?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Hamden, CT home prices.

How much is a home in Hamden worth?

The typical home value in Hamden is $386,677 as of September 2026, up 6.1% over the past year. This is a citywide figure, so an individual home may be worth more or less depending on condition, size, and location.

How fast are homes selling in Hamden?

Homes in Hamden spent a median of 49 days on the market as of September 2026. About 32.1% of listings had a price cut, which indicates some homes take longer to sell when priced too high.

How many homes are for sale in Hamden?

There were 177 homes for sale in Hamden as of September 2026, with 74 new listings added that month. The median list price was $349,900.

Are home prices going up or down in Hamden, CT?

Typical home values in Hamden, CT are up 6.1% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Hamden, CT a buyer's or seller's market?

Hamden, CT leans toward a buyer's market. A large share of listings have cut their asking price, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 49 days on market and 32% of listings with a price cut in the typical Hamden ZIP code, and 74 new listings against 177 active listings across Hamden, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

How long do homes take to sell in Hamden, CT?

In the typical Hamden ZIP code, homes spend a median of 49 days on market as of September 2026, based on Realtor.com listing data. Pricing and condition decide how fast any one home sells, so treat the median as a benchmark rather than a promise.

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