Median home value in zip code 06426 (Essex, CT) is $717K, up 5.7% year over year. Part of the Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT metropolitan area.

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Home Value$717,214

YoY Change

+5.7%

AFFORDABILITY

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$143,443 on $717,214

Out of reach — 80.2% of income

Need $214,886/yr to afford.

PITI$5,014

P/I80.2%

Afford$250K

Gap-$467K

P&I $3,627Tax $1,237Ins $150

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

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Metro Analysis

06426 is part of the Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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