The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06782 sells for about $326,700, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,438 a month.
ZIP 06782 — Plymouth
The housing market in 06782 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand from local buyers. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the area's appeal as a quiet, rural alternative to nearby urban centers. Data for specific market metrics like active listings and days on market are based on current local trends.
This ZIP is well-suited for established families and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a lower cost of living compared to more affluent neighboring towns in Litchfield County.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 1.7% · poverty 3.0% — 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 4.8%/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 3.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 06782, Litchfield County, CT
Plymouth generally experiences low crime rates consistent with rural Litchfield County, with property crime being the primary concern rather than violent crime.
The area is served by the Plymouth School District, which provides a small-town educational environment with a focus on community-based learning.
The region is subject to standard New England weather risks, including winter storms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Naugatuck River basin.
Economic momentum is stable, characterized by a mix of local small businesses and proximity to the larger industrial and commercial hubs of Waterbury.
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.
Commuters primarily rely on Route 6 and Route 8 for access to employment centers in Waterbury and the broader Naugatuck Valley.
Residents have access to local parks and the nearby Naugatuck State Forest, offering hiking and outdoor activities within a short drive.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting largely of single-family home rentals and small multi-family units with low turnover.
The local economy is supported by small businesses and services, with many residents commuting to larger employers in the Waterbury-Shelton metro area.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with limited public transit options available for regional commuting.
Development is currently focused on maintaining the rural character of the town with limited new residential subdivisions approved.
The Litchfield County assessment regime follows state-mandated revaluation cycles to ensure property values remain current.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal levies for town services.
Property insurance premiums are moderate, reflecting the area's low risk for major natural disasters compared to coastal Connecticut.
Connecticut has seen modest net domestic migration shifts, with rural areas like Plymouth attracting residents seeking more space.
Connecticut is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for all foreclosure proceedings.
Sellers are required to provide a standard residential property condition disclosure report to buyers at the time of contract.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZipCodeDex profiles.
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.
Local elementary school serving the community.
Provides extensive hiking and outdoor recreation opportunities nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.