NEWTOWN, CT — Newtown ranks among Connecticut’s higher-priced housing markets, according to new Zillow data.
See how Newtown compares to other towns across the state:
The average home value in Newtown at approximately $656,766, according to Zillow.
That places Newtown above nearby communities including Danbury ($484,354), Bethel ($559,956), Brookfield ($578,707) and Southbury ($448,169) in the latest data.
Darien topped the statewide rankings at roughly $2.36 million, followed by Greenwich ($2.3 million), New Canaan ($2.14 million), Westport ($2.03 million), Weston ($1.37 million) and Wilton ($1.25 million).
The data comes as Connecticut continues to face rising home prices and limited inventory.
According to Redfin, 8,307 homes were listed for sale statewide in March, down 10.2 percent year over year.
Zillow estimates the average Connecticut home value is now about $441,466, a 4.8 percent increase over the past year.
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