The story of this market
The typical home in Suffield, Connecticut sells for about $489,300, or $246 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,375 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5.6%
CT · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Suffield, Connecticut
Suffield's housing market is characterized by tight supply and steady demand, with home values showing consistent year-over-year growth. While the pace of sales has slowed compared to previous years, the town remains a desirable location for families, supported by its strong school system and community amenities. The market is currently navigating a transition toward more diverse housing options, which is a key driver of local development discussions.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Suffield yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 1.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 40 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 4.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A historic central gathering space that hosts community events and serves as the heart of the town's social life.
A large recreational area offering trails and open space, highly valued by residents for outdoor activities.
Provides significant recreational access for boating and fishing, serving as a natural boundary and amenity for the town.
Suffield is well-suited for family buyers seeking a community-oriented environment with quality schools, as well as those who appreciate a blend of historic charm and modern residential development.
Suffield is characterized by a strong sense of community and has invested in modern educational facilities, including a recently constructed high school that serves as a focal point for local families.
The town relies primarily on road-based transportation, with local infrastructure projects currently underway to improve safety and traffic flow.
Suffield offers a variety of outdoor amenities including the historic Town Green, Sunrise Park, and access to the Connecticut River, providing residents with significant opportunities for hiking, boating, and community gatherings.
The rental market in Suffield is currently experiencing significant upward pressure on pricing, with limited inventory and a high demand for diverse housing types, including apartments and single-family rentals.
Suffield's economy is supported by a mix of local services, education, and residential-based commerce, with ongoing interest from developers in expanding the town's housing stock.
The town is experiencing moderate population growth and faces ongoing discussions regarding residential development, including proposals for multi-family housing projects that aim to balance historic character with modern housing needs.
The town is currently navigating development proposals for multi-family housing complexes, which are subject to local zoning and state-level housing statutes.
Property owners in Suffield are subject to local municipal taxes and school district funding requirements, with no major special utility or flood control districts reported.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Connecticut) — Municipal Real Property Tax Assessment & Mill Rate Mechanics: Under C.G.S. § 12-62a, all taxable real property is assessed uniformly at a mandatory 70% assessment ratio of its fair market value (FMV). Real property tax is computed annually using the formula: Assessed Value = Fair Market Value × 0.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from World Population Review and local census-based reporting.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.