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Meriden, CT — ZIP 06451

Population: 24,851 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$337,412
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+26.5%
5-year appreciation
+49.4%
10-year appreciation
+113.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$337,412
House Price Index
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$375,000
Median list price
$389,950
Median days on market
69.5 days
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+3.5%
New listings (monthly)
23

Rents

Typical rent
$1,575/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,410/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,160/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.3 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
524

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (38 mi)
Nearest airport
Meriden Markham Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
225
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Median annual property tax
$5,258
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
75.9%

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents