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New Preston, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northwest Hills Planning Region County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,121
Population
153/sq mi density
$60,526
Median Income
$60,480 per capita
$447,300
Home Value
$662,056 Zillow
$531
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
61
Violent Crime/100K
1,178 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,526 median income, 4.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$447,300 home value, $531/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$447,300
59% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$531/mo
54% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.6%
23% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
586
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$447,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$662,056
Median Sale Price
$675,000
Median List Price
$885,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
80.6%
Owner-Occupied
19.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,351/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,590/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,955/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,415/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,824/mo
Census median rent:
$531/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
122 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$276
Active Inventory
6
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
80.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $447,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $662,056 |
| Median Sale Price | $675,000 |
| Median List Price | $885,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $276 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $531 |
| FMR Studio | $1,351 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,590 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,955 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,415 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,824 |
Market
| Days on Market | 122 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 6 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $276 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 80.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 586 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 28.1% |