Median home value in zip code 06409 (Essex, CT) is $471,844, up 3.5% year over year. Part of the Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT metropolitan area.

Home Value$471,844

YoY Change

+3.5%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$94,369 on $471,844

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Out of reach53.6% of income

Need $143,571/yr to afford.

PITI$3,350

P/I53.6%

Afford$246K

Gap-$225K

P&I $2,386Tax $814Ins $150

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + CT ins. 28% per HUD.

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