Market Intelligence · CT / Capitol Planning Region

Hartford, CT home prices and housing market

5 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$225K1-yr changeUp3.4%

The typical home value in Hartford, CT is $225K as of September 2026, up 3.4% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Hartford ZIP code, the median list price is $255K and homes spend a median of 46 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Hartford housing market, on video

Key takeaways

  • Hartford is a tight seller's market this June.
  • Start with the number that stands out: zero percent of listings have a price cut.
  • When nobody has to drop the price to find a buyer, sellers are pricing right and demand is keeping up.
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Hartford is a tight seller's market this June. Start with the number that stands out: zero percent of listings have a price cut. When nobody has to drop the price to find a buyer, sellers are pricing right and demand is keeping up. Part of that is scarcity. There are only about 52 homes for sale, with roughly 40 new listings added, so buyers have very little to choose from. Homes are moving too, with a median of about thirty days on market. The typical home is worth around two hundred twenty-eight thousand dollars, up nearly 6 percent over the past year, and the median list price sits close to that at about two hundred twenty-seven thousand dollars. That gap being small is a healthy sign. Sellers are asking about what homes are actually worth, not reaching. If you own here and you've thought about selling, this is a favorable window. Price it near the typical value, and with this little competition, you should not need to cut.

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12-month value trend

+3.4% over 12 months

Typical home value in Hartford over the last 12 months: $217K in Sep 2025 to $225K in Sep 2026 (+3.4%).

Sep 2025$217K

Sep 2026$225K

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

The coverage

Hartford, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$225K
1-yr changeMedian across Hartford ZIPs
+3.4%
ZIP markets live30 tracked in Hartford
5
County
Capitol Planning Region

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Context

The typical home value in Hartford is $224,568, up 3.4% over the past year as of September 2026. Sellers are asking more than that, with a median list price of $254,900, so buyers and sellers are not always aligned on price. Inventory is thin, with 65 homes for sale and 38 new listings in September 2026. Homes are taking a median of 46 days to sell, which is neither fast nor stalled. Only 9.9% of listings have taken a price cut, which suggests most sellers are holding close to their asking prices. For a Hartford homeowner thinking about selling, the market looks steady and workable, but pricing near what buyers are actually paying matters more than aiming high.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Hartford, CT?

Typical home value

$225K

Up3.4%YoY

Median list price

$255K

Days on market

46

Homes for sale

65

Price cuts

9.9%

New listings

38

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

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

Prices over time

Hartford, CT home prices over time

Typical home values in Hartford, CT are up 3.4% over the past year, from $217K in September 2025 to $225K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Hartford, CT, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$224,568+3.4%
September 2025$217,268No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Hartford, CT leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 46 days on market and 10% of listings with a price cut in the typical Hartford ZIP code, and 38 new listings against 65 active listings across Hartford, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Hartford housing market forecast 2027

+3.0%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 5 Hartford ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 3.0% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Hartford rose 3.4%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Hartford?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Hartford shows typical home values rising 3.0% by September 2027, after a 3.4% 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). 5 Hartford 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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The markets

Which Hartford ZIP codes have the highest home values?

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. We track 30 Hartford ZIP codes in total; the remaining 25 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Hartford, CT home prices.

How much is a home in Hartford worth?

The typical home value in Hartford is $224,568 as of September 2026, up 3.4% over the past year. This is a citywide figure, so individual homes will vary.

How long does it take to sell a home in Hartford?

Homes in Hartford spend a median of 46 days on the market as of September 2026. Only 9.9% of listings have had a price cut, so well-priced homes tend to sell without reductions.

How many homes are for sale in Hartford?

There were 65 homes for sale in Hartford as of September 2026, with 38 new listings that month. The median list price was $254,900.

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

Typical home values in Hartford, CT are up 3.4% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Hartford, CT leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 46 days on market and 10% of listings with a price cut in the typical Hartford ZIP code, and 38 new listings against 65 active listings across Hartford, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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