Comparing Newtown and Bethel
| Newtown Read the guide | Bethel Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Fairfield County | Fairfield County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $640,000 | $583,500 |
| Price vs a year ago | +2.1% | +7.7% |
| Price per sq ft | $278 | $279 |
| Sells at | 100% of list price | 100% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 336 | 200 |
| Median days on market | 34 | 26 |
| Homes for sale now | 82 | 36 |
| Months of supply | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Typical home sold | 3 bd · 2,310 sq ft · built 1983 | 3 bd · 2,150 sq ft · built 1976 |
| Home types | 89% single-family · 10% condo · 1% multi-family | 74% single-family · 26% condo · 1% multi-family |
| Population | 28,029 | 21,490 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 57.5 | 17.0 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 29.26 | 31.71 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$13,100/yr | ~$13,000/yr |
| Public schools | 7 | 5 |
| Parks and preserves | 75 | 8 |
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.