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New Haven 06511

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.ConnecticutSeller's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Seller's market · 67
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$513K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
+25.1%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
282
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$381K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.6,912
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$381K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,295 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.4
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1910
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.35%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.16%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.66%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.59%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.26%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.37%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.14.4 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.55,979
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,955 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How New Haven 06511 compares

By median home value, New Haven 06511 is the 17th most expensive of 24 ZIP codes in South Central Connecticut County, and its typical home is worth more than 34% of all homes in South Central Connecticut County.

Home values in New Haven 06511

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$145K$1.6M
ZIP codes in South Central Connecticut County ranked by median home value
#South Central Connecticut CountyMedian valueHomes
1Madison 06443$741K7,251
2Woodbridge 06525$724K3,173
3Guilford 06437$675K8,820
4Orange 06477$657K5,028
5Bethany 06524$565K1,999
6Milford 06460$526K14,182
7Milford 06461$524K5,613
8Northford 06472$511K2,320
9New Haven 06510$488K165
10Branford 06405$483K11,447
11North Haven 06473$479K8,764
12Wallingford 06492$466K14,834
13North Branford 06471$461K2,628
14Hamden 06517$414K4,947
15Hamden 06518$389K4,900
16East Haven 06512$381K10,010
17New Haven 06511$381K6,912
18New Haven 06515$378K3,355
19West Haven 06516$368K14,661
20Hamden 06514$343K7,923
21Meriden 06451$339K6,687
22Meriden 06450$330K10,576
23New Haven 06513$301K7,601
24New Haven 06519$247K2,172

About the New Haven 06511 market

What is the median home price in New Haven 06511, CT?

The median sale price in New Haven 06511, CT is $513,167 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 25.1% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in New Haven 06511, CT each year?

282 homes sold in New Haven 06511, CT over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is New Haven 06511, CT a buyer's or seller's market?

New Haven 06511, CT is currently a seller's market, scoring 67 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in New Haven 06511, CT?

New Haven 06511, CT contains 6,912 residential properties, with a median of 2,295 square feet, 4 bedrooms, built around 1910. The median TopHap Estimate is $381K.

How does New Haven 06511, CT compare to the rest of South Central Connecticut County?

By median home value, New Haven 06511, CT is the 17th most expensive of 24 ZIP codes in South Central Connecticut County. Its typical home is worth more than 34% of all homes in South Central Connecticut County. East Haven 06512 ranks just above it and New Haven 06515 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in New Haven 06511, CT?

59% of homes in New Haven 06511, CT are owner-occupied. 26% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in New Haven 06511, CT hold?

66% of mortgaged homes in New Haven 06511, CT are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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