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Most Affordable in Connecticut

Top 66 cities ranked by most affordable

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Most Affordable — Connecticut

1 Willimantic $180,600
2 Waterbury $185,400
3 Rockville $192,500
4 Torrington $195,800
5 Manchester $205,800
6 New Britain $207,300
7 Winsted $214,000
8 East Hartford $215,400
9 Hartford $217,200
10 Terryville $221,000
11 Meriden $221,600
12 Hazardville $230,400
13 Norwich $231,300
14 New London $234,800
15 Thompsonville $235,200
16 Putnam $236,000
17 Windsor Locks $236,800
18 Sherwood Manor $241,100
19 Naugatuck $241,600
20 Derby $242,300
21 Southwood Acres $247,400
22 New Haven $249,000
23 Bristol $252,300
24 Bridgeport $252,400
25 Oakville $253,500
26 Conning Towers-Nautilus Park $260,500
27 West Haven $265,200
28 Portland $267,600
29 Ansonia $269,300
30 East Haven $274,900
31 Groton $278,900
32 Middletown $279,500
33 Newington $279,900
34 Branford Center $291,500
35 Wallingford Center $292,100
36 Wethersfield $300,500
37 Kensington $304,400
38 Storrs $304,600
39 New Milford $326,200
40 Pawcatuck $330,700
41 North Haven $360,100
42 Glastonbury Center $367,000
43 Northford $372,100
44 Simsbury Center $372,400
45 Milford $377,400
46 Bethel $377,500
47 Danbury $381,600
48 West Hartford $391,200
49 Cheshire Village $393,200
50 Shelton $435,700
51 Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) $450,300
52 Sandy Hook $460,600
53 Trumbull Center $463,100
54 Orange $466,800
55 Norwalk $535,000
56 Daniels Farm $594,800
57 Stamford $614,300
58 Byram $790,800
59 Ridgefield $843,200
60 New Canaan $1,115,600
61 Cos Cob $1,149,500
62 Staples $1,202,800
63 Greenwich $1,486,100
64 Noroton $1,545,300
65 Old Greenwich $1,668,200
66 Riverside $1,824,700

The most affordable housing markets in Connecticut offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Willimantic has a median home value of just $180,600.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Willimantic, the median home costs just $180,600 — less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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