Is New Haven, CT 06512 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The New Haven housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 54% of homes in New Haven, CT 06512 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 87 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 52%, homes sold faster (45 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $384,833. Overall, New Haven is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within New Haven County, homes here sell faster than in 54% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, New Haven ranks #126 of 197 CT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 80 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) and North Haven 06473 (69% sold over asking) are even more competitive.