Comparing Newtown and Southbury
| Newtown Read the guide | Southbury Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Fairfield County | New Haven County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $640,000 | $395,000 |
| Price vs a year ago | +2.1% | +2.6% |
| Price per sq ft | $278 | $240 |
| Sells at | 100% of list price | 99% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 336 | 386 |
| Median days on market | 34 | 38 |
| Homes for sale now | 82 | 110 |
| Months of supply | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Typical home sold | 3 bd · 2,310 sq ft · built 1983 | 2 bd · 1,430 sq ft · built 1972 |
| Home types | 89% single-family · 10% condo · 1% multi-family | 42% single-family · 57% condo · 1% multi-family |
| Population | 28,029 | 20,342 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 57.5 | 39.0 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 29.26 | 25.40 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$13,100/yr | ~$7,000/yr |
| Public schools | 7 | 4 |
| Parks and preserves | 75 | 27 |
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.