Is Meriden, CT 06450 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Meriden housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 68% of homes in Meriden, CT 06450 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 83 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 72%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 6% to $349,849. Overall, Meriden is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within New Haven County, homes here sell faster than in 77% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 95%. On our competition score, Meriden ranks #112 of 197 CT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 83 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at New Haven 06510 (0% sold over asking) or Middlebury 06762 (30% sold over asking), while Northford 06472 (87% sold over asking) is even more competitive.