Comparing Brookfield and Newtown
| Brookfield Read the guide | Newtown Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Fairfield County | Fairfield County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $610,500 | $640,000 |
| Price vs a year ago | +3.7% | +2.1% |
| Price per sq ft | $290 | $278 |
| Sells at | 100% of list price | 100% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 208 | 336 |
| Median days on market | 30 | 34 |
| Homes for sale now | 48 | 82 |
| Months of supply | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Typical home sold | 3 bd · 2,130 sq ft · built 1978 | 3 bd · 2,310 sq ft · built 1983 |
| Home types | 72% single-family · 28% condo | 89% single-family · 10% condo · 1% multi-family |
| Population | 18,186 | 28,029 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 19.7 | 57.5 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 29.97 | 29.26 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$12,800/yr | ~$13,100/yr |
| Public schools | 3 | 7 |
| Parks and preserves | 23 | 75 |
Market figures: SmartMLS closed residential sales, last 12 months; a town with fewer than 10 sales shows n/a. The tax estimate is the median sale price × Connecticut's 70% assessment × the town-wide mill rate (special taxing districts and actual assessments differ). Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate. Mill rates: CT Office of Policy and Management. School counts: NCES. Parks: OpenStreetMap contributors.