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Sandy Hook, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
9,718
Population
605/sq mi density
$144,335
Median Income
$71,633 per capita
$460,600
Home Value
$634,008 Zillow
$1,875
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
39
Violent Crime/100K
609 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$144,335 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$460,600 home value, $1,875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
39 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$460,600
63% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,875/mo
61% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
92.9%
42% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,661
Median year built: 1979
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$460,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$634,008
Median Sale Price
$792,500
Median List Price
$779,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
92.9%
Owner-Occupied
7.1%
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:
$1,875/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
140 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
9.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$245
Active Inventory
21
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1979
Average age of housing stock: 47 years
Homeownership Rate
92.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $460,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,008 |
| Median Sale Price | $792,500 |
| Median List Price | $779,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $245 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,875 |
| 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 | 140 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 9.5% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 21 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $245 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 92.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 92.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,661 |
| Median Year Built | 1979 |
| Rent Burden | 28.0% |