Median home value in zip code 06442 (Essex, CT) is $512,269, up 5.2% year over year. Part of the Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT metropolitan area.

Home Value$512,269

YoY Change

+5.2%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$102,454 on $512,269

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Out of reach58% of income

Need $155,314/yr to afford.

PITI$3,624

P/I58%

Afford$247K

Gap-$265K

P&I $2,590Tax $884Ins $150

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

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06442 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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