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Staples, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
6,985
Population
1,606/sq mi density
$218,365
Median Income
$135,011 per capita
$1,202,800
Home Value
$1,317,248 Zillow
$2,142
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
19
Violent Crime/100K
317 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$218,365 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$1,202,800 home value, $2,142/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
19 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$1,202,800
327% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,142/mo
84% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
90.9%
39% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,702
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$1,202,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,317,248
Median Sale Price
$2,150,000
Median List Price
$4,795,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
90.9%
Owner-Occupied
9.1%
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:
$2,142/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
64 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
13.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$596
Active Inventory
15
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
90.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $1,202,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,317,248 |
| Median Sale Price | $2,150,000 |
| Median List Price | $4,795,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $596 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,142 |
| 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 | 64 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 15 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $596 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 90.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 90.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,702 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |