Is Waterbury, CT 06704 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Waterbury housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 54% of homes in Waterbury, CT 06704 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 67 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 44%, homes sold more slowly (24 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $314,864. Overall, Waterbury is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within New Haven County, homes here sell more slowly than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 51%. On our competition score, Waterbury ranks #166 of 197 CT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 72 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.