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New haven, CT — ZIP 06515

Population: 19,006 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 06515 (New haven, CT) is $386,150 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $457,500 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,889/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$386,150

Median home value

+5.0%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$386,150
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+38.0%
10-year appreciation
+85.3%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$386,150
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+4.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$457,500
Median list price
$454,950
Median price per sqft
$254
1-year sale-price change
-4.7%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,889/mo
1-year rent change
+3.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,609/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,743/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,091/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,602/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,935/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Common Ground High School District, Elm City Montessori School District, New Haven School District
Schools include
Common Ground High School, Elm City Montessori School, Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation, Edgewood School, Barack H. Obama Magnet University School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Beacon Heights Landfill (7.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.8 in
Annual snowfall
35.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
245
Days with Moderate air quality
107
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
962
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
68,034
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
65,672

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (26 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Fire Island National Seashore
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
45
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, SHARON HOSPITAL, WATERBURY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
225
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,953
Housing built before 1970
70.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.3%
Median annual property tax
$6,913
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
79.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 06515State medianUS median
Median home value$386,150$444,911$288,527
Median sale price$457,500$450,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,889/mo$2,248/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,913$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 06515?
$386,150.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 06515?
$457,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 06515?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 06515?
Typical rent: $1,889/month.
Is ZIP 06515 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the radon potential in ZIP 06515?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 06515?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 06515?
7 schools (6 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 06515 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 06515?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 06515?
Regional Price Parity: 103.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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