The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06419 sells for about $775,000, or $285 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,600 a month.
ZIP 06419 — Killingworth
The Killingworth housing market remains stable with low inventory and consistent demand for single-family homes. Prices have seen moderate year-over-year growth, driven by the town's rural appeal and high-performing school district. Market activity is currently constrained by limited supply, keeping the sale-to-list ratio high.
This ZIP code is best suited for families and professionals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with larger lot sizes, who are comfortable with a car-dependent commute to nearby employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 2.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 06419, Middlesex County CT
Killingworth maintains a low crime rate consistent with its rural character, with reported incidents significantly lower than the regional average for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metropolitan area.
Public schools serving the area are part of Regional School District 17, which is generally characterized by high academic performance and strong community support.
The area is primarily forested with moderate wildfire risk; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Hammonasset River and various ponds.
Development is limited by rural zoning and conservation efforts, with economic momentum driven by proximity to major employment hubs in New Haven and the shoreline corridor.
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.
Residents primarily commute by car to employment centers in New Haven, Middletown, or the shoreline; there is no direct rail or public transit access within the ZIP code.
The area features extensive outdoor amenities including Chatfield Hollow State Park, various hiking trails, and local ponds, with limited commercial shopping within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with very few multi-family options available.
The local economy is largely residential, with residents commuting to major employers in the healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors located in New Haven and Middletown.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with Route 81 serving as the primary north-south corridor connecting to I-95 and Route 9.
Development is strictly managed by local planning and zoning commissions to preserve the town's rural character, with no major large-scale commercial projects currently approved.
The Middlesex County assessor's office oversees property valuations, with the Town of Killingworth conducting local revaluations to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to Regional School District 17 taxes and local municipal levies; there are no significant MUD or PID districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the area's wooded nature and distance from fire hydrants in some rural sections.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 06419 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Features hiking trails, swimming, and fishing in a scenic woodland setting.
Serves as a central hub for local community events and resources.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 34.5% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict.