Market Intelligence · CT / South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Meriden, CT home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$327K1-yr changeUp4.5%

The typical home value in Meriden, CT is $327K as of September 2026, up 4.5% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Meriden ZIP code, the median list price is $307K and homes spend a median of 28 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Meriden, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$327K
1-yr changeMedian across Meriden ZIPs
+4.5%
ZIP markets live2 tracked in Meriden
1
County
South Central Connecticut Planning Region

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12-month value trend

+4.5% over 12 months

Typical home value in Meriden over the last 12 months: $313K in Sep 2025 to $327K in Sep 2026 (+4.5%).

Sep 2025$313K

Sep 2026$327K

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

Context

The typical home value in Meriden is $326,595, up 4.5% over the past year as of September 2026. The median list price sits at $307,428, below the typical value, which suggests many active listings are priced to move. Inventory is tight, with 63 homes for sale and 52 new listings coming to market. Homes are selling quickly, with a median of 28 days on market. Only 10.6% of listings have taken a price cut, so most sellers are finding buyers near their asking price. For a homeowner thinking about selling, the citywide picture points to steady demand and limited competition, which generally favors sellers who price realistically.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Meriden, CT?

Typical home value

$327K

Up4.5%YoY

Median list price

$307K

Days on market

28

Homes for sale

63

Price cuts

10.6%

New listings

52

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

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

Prices over time

Meriden, CT home prices over time

Typical home values in Meriden, CT are up 4.5% over the past year, from $313K in September 2025 to $327K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Meriden, CT, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$326,595+4.5%
September 2025$312,648No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Meriden, CT leans toward a seller's market.

Homes are selling quickly, relatively few listings have cut their asking price, and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 28 days on market and 11% of listings with a price cut in the typical Meriden ZIP code, and 52 new listings against 63 active listings across Meriden, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Meriden housing market forecast 2027

+2.4%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Meriden ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 2.4% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Meriden rose 4.5%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Meriden?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Meriden shows typical home values rising 2.4% by September 2027, after a 4.5% 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). 2 Meriden 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 Meriden?

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 2 Meriden ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Meriden, CT home prices.

How much is a home in Meriden worth?

The typical home value in Meriden is $326,595 as of September 2026, up 4.5% over the past year. Your own home may be worth more or less depending on its size, condition, and location.

How fast are homes selling in Meriden?

Homes in Meriden spent a median of 28 days on market as of September 2026. That is a relatively quick pace for sellers.

Are sellers cutting prices in Meriden?

As of September 2026, 10.6% of listings in Meriden had a price cut. Most sellers are attracting buyers without reducing their asking price.

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

Typical home values in Meriden, CT are up 4.5% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Meriden, CT leans toward a seller's market. Homes are selling quickly, relatively few listings have cut their asking price, and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 28 days on market and 11% of listings with a price cut in the typical Meriden ZIP code, and 52 new listings against 63 active listings across Meriden, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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

In the typical Meriden ZIP code, homes spend a median of 28 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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