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Market Intelligence · CT / Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Waterbury, CT home prices and housing market

5 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$283K1-yr changeUp4.3%

The typical home value in Waterbury, CT is $283K as of September 2026, up 4.3% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Waterbury ZIP code, the median list price is $300K and homes spend a median of 45 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Waterbury, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$283K
1-yr changeMedian across Waterbury ZIPs
+4.3%
ZIP markets live13 tracked in Waterbury
5
County
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

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12-month value trend

+4.3% over 12 months

Typical home value in Waterbury over the last 12 months: $271K in Sep 2025 to $283K in Sep 2026 (+4.3%).

Sep 2025$271K

Sep 2026$283K

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

Context

Waterbury's housing market is moderately active. The typical home value stands at $287,169, up 4.5% over the past year as of August 2026. With 156 homes currently listed and a median list price of $299,675, inventory is modest but steady. Homes spend a median of 45 days on the market, and 18.0% of listings carry a price cut. For homeowners considering a sale, the modest appreciation and moderate inventory suggest a balanced market where preparation and realistic pricing matter.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Waterbury, CT?

Typical home value

$283K

Up4.3%YoY

Median list price

$300K

Days on market

45

Homes for sale

156

Price cuts

18.0%

New listings

70

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

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

Prices over time

Waterbury, CT home prices over time

Typical home values in Waterbury, CT are up 4.3% over the past year, from $271K in September 2025 to $283K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Waterbury, CT, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$283,201+4.3%
September 2025$271,421No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Waterbury, CT is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 45 days on market and 18% of listings with a price cut in the typical Waterbury ZIP code, and 70 new listings against 156 active listings across Waterbury, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Waterbury housing market forecast 2027

+2.5%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 5 Waterbury ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 2.5% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Waterbury rose 4.3%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Waterbury?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Waterbury shows typical home values rising 2.5% by September 2027, after a 4.3% 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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury 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 13 Waterbury ZIP codes in total; the remaining 8 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Waterbury, CT home prices.

What is a typical home worth in Waterbury?

The typical home value in Waterbury is $287,169 as of August 2026, reflecting a 4.5% increase over the past year.

How long do homes take to sell in Waterbury?

Homes in Waterbury spend a median of 45 days on the market as of September 2026.

What share of Waterbury homes have price reductions?

Approximately 18.0% of listings in Waterbury carry a price cut as of September 2026.

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

Typical home values in Waterbury, CT are up 4.3% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Waterbury, CT is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 45 days on market and 18% of listings with a price cut in the typical Waterbury ZIP code, and 70 new listings against 156 active listings across Waterbury, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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