Thomaston, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,073 Population 1,728/sq mi density
$81,667 Median Income $46,864 per capita
$236,900 Home Value $351,950 Zillow
$957 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$81,667 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$236,900 home value, $957/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$236,900
16% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$957/mo
18% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.3%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,231
Median year built: 1938

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$236,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$351,950
Redfin Median Sale
$295,800
Median Sale Price
$295,800
Median List Price
$449,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

58.3%
Owner-Occupied
41.7%
Renter-Occupied
58%
42%
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: $957/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$295,800
Median Days on Market
51 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
16.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$148
Active Inventory
6
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
36.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
17% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
58.3%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$236,900
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$351,950
Redfin Median Sale$295,800
Median Sale Price$295,800
Median List Price$449,900
Price Per Sq Ft$148

Rent

Census Median Rent$957
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 Market51
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops16.7%
Homes Sold1
Active Inventory6
Price Per Sq Ft$148

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied58.3%
Renter-Occupied41.7%
Homeownership Rate58.3%
Total Housing Units1,231
Median Year Built1938
Rent Burden36.4%