Southwood Acres, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
8,154
Population
1,536/sq mi density
$105,529
Median Income
$47,201 per capita
$247,400
Home Value
$391,805 Zillow
$1,493
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
119
Violent Crime/100K
1,914 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,529 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$247,400 home value, $1,493/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$247,400
12% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,493/mo
28% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
86.3%
32% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,383
Median year built: 1965
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$247,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$391,805
Median Sale Price
$350,000
Median List Price
$349,999
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
86.3%
Owner-Occupied
13.7%
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:
$1,493/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
9 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.1%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$267
Active Inventory
6
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
32% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1965
Average age of housing stock: 61 years
Homeownership Rate
86.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $247,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $391,805 |
| Median Sale Price | $350,000 |
| Median List Price | $349,999 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $267 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,493 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 6 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $267 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 86.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,383 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
| Rent Burden | 21.0% |
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