Is Fairfield County, CT a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Fairfield County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Fairfield County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Fairfield County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Fairfield County, CT

How much do homes in Fairfield County, CT cost?

Median Sold Price

$602,790

$307/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$47,424(+8.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Fairfield County have sold for 8.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Fairfield County was $602,790 in November 2024, up 8.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $307.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $222.8K$250.7K
+12.5%
2 $371.2K$405K
+9.1%
3 $524.6K$559.9K
+6.7%
4 $800.1K$855K
+6.9%
5+ $1.3M$1.3M
+5.0%

Summary: Fairfield County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Westchester County
+12.2%
New Haven County
+11.7%
Putnam County
+11.5%
Litchfield County
+10.3%
Fairfield County
+8.5%

Housing Supply in Fairfield County, CT

How many homes are available in Fairfield County, CT?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
3,2332,791-13.7%

Summary: The Fairfield County real estate market had 2,791 homes for sale in November 2024, a 13.7% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 196179
-8.7%
2 591525
-11.2%
3 959773
-19.4%
4 859747
-13.0%
5+ 628567
-9.7%

Summary: The Fairfield County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 8.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 11.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 19.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 13%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 9.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
786689-12.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

259 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

79 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

351 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Fairfield County, you could pay more than the asking price. 50.9% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 689 homes were sold or pending in Fairfield County in November 2024, down by 12.3% month-over-month. Of the 689 sold homes, 38% were sold under asking, 11% were sold at asking, and 51% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Fairfield County, CT

How long does it take to sell a home in Fairfield County, CT?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
52 Days59 Days+12.0%

Summary: Homes in Fairfield County had an average of 59 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 12% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

2 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Fairfield County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 689 homes were sold in Fairfield County; 0% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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