Comparing Meriden and Cheshire
| Meriden Read the guide | Cheshire Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | New Haven County | New Haven County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $340,000 | $550,000 |
| Price vs a year ago | +6.3% | +4.2% |
| Price per sq ft | $207 | $269 |
| Sells at | 102% of list price | 102% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 603 | 335 |
| Median days on market | 12 | 9 |
| Homes for sale now | 96 | 34 |
| Months of supply | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Typical home sold | 3 bd · 1,570 sq ft · built 1959 | 3 bd · 2,030 sq ft · built 1977 |
| Home types | 65% single-family · 20% condo · 15% multi-family | 73% single-family · 26% condo · 1% multi-family |
| Population | 60,849 | 30,610 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 23.7 | 32.8 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 29.99 | 31.36 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$7,100/yr | ~$12,100/yr |
| Public schools | 14 | 7 |
| Parks and preserves | 28 | 50 |
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.