Market Intelligence Report — CT-300

New Haven, CT

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-CT-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Competitive

Median Listing

$449K
-6.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.92
-13.4% YoY

Active Inventory

802
+15.7% YoY

Median DOM

44 Days
+18.9% YoY

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The New Haven market demonstrates highly competitive conditions, characterized by a substantial pending ratio of 0.92. This metric indicates robust demand absorption despite observed year-over-year price adjustments. The market is firmly in a posture where pending sales significantly outpace available inventory.

Local Market Signals

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Market Analysis

What's moving the New Haven market right now.

Active listings have expanded by 15.7% over the past year, reaching 802 units, while new listings saw a more modest 5.9% year-over-year increase. Concurrently, the median listing price has declined by 6.5% annually, suggesting some recalibration in pricing expectations. Days on market have lengthened by 18.9% over the past year, reflecting a slightly slower pace for individual listings despite strong overall demand. The pending ratio has contracted by 13.4% year-over-year, indicating a relative easing of demand intensity compared to the prior period, though remaining at a high absolute level.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$449K-1.9% MoM

Active Inventory

802+15.7% YoY

Days on Market

44+18.9% YoY

Sold Score™

78-13.4% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

78
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The elevated pending ratio and strong demand absorption currently place significant inventory pressure on the market, driving a rapid pace of transactions. While price reductions are observed, the high volume of pending listings suggests that properties that are priced appropriately move quickly. Buyers face an environment requiring decisive action to secure properties, while sellers who price strategically are likely to see their listings absorbed efficiently.

Luxury Segment

Average listing prices have declined by 9.1% over the past year, a more pronounced reduction than the 6.5% seen in median listing prices. This divergence, coupled with a slight annual decrease in median $/sqft, suggests a degree of softening at the higher price tiers within the market. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

802 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 504 per month.

Pricing Pressure
13.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.5% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -0.9% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.92

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Competitive.

Recommended For This Market

Very Competitive

Selling in New Haven, CT? Homes here are taking 7 days longer to sell than last year.

Demand in New Haven, CT is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
92%
Median Days on Market
44 days
Inventory YoY
+16%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
New Haven, CT
CBSA Code
35300
State
CT

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