Comparing Colchester and East Hampton
| Colchester Read the guide | East Hampton Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | New London County | Middlesex County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $480,000 | $437,750 |
| Price vs a year ago | +14.3% | +1.8% |
| Price per sq ft | $243 | $248 |
| Sells at | 102% of list price | 102% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 185 | 177 |
| Median days on market | 7 | 8 |
| Homes for sale now | 22 | 35 |
| Months of supply | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Typical home sold | 3 bd · 1,960 sq ft · built 1988 | 3 bd · 1,800 sq ft · built 1985 |
| Home types | 88% single-family · 10% condo · 2% multi-family | 84% single-family · 14% condo · 2% multi-family |
| Population | 15,752 | 13,109 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 48.9 | 35.7 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 29.92 | 27.79 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$10,100/yr | ~$8,500/yr |
| Public schools | 4 | 4 |
| Parks and preserves | 21 | 16 |
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.