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Colchester, Connecticut houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Colchester, CT (Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County) — Census median home value $280,500, county listing prices up about 7.5% over the past year. Market data for Colchester houses and the broader area.
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Colchester, CT is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — this guide covers houses in Colchester and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,624, with a median household income of $79,685. Census data puts the median value of houses in Colchester at $280,500.
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Market overview
Colchester housing market
Colchester is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Colchester and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$280,500
Population (Census ACS)
4,624
Median household income
$79,685
County price trend (2025)
7.46% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Colchester market snapshot
Population
4,624
County
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County
Median Household Income
$79,685
Median Home Value (city)
$280,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,444/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+7.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Colchester's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $280,500.
County Price Trend
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.46% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Colchester has an estimated population of 4,624 and a median household income of $79,685, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Colchester's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Colchester.
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Nearby communities include Norwich, Baltic, Oxoboxo River, Gales Ferry, Jewett City, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, Waterford, Niantic, Mashantucket, New London, Long Hill, Groton, Old Mystic, Poquonock Bridge, Noank, Groton Long Point.
Norwich market data
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Baltic market data
Nearby city · ~13.2 mi
Oxoboxo River market data
Nearby city · ~14.1 mi
Gales Ferry market data
Nearby city · ~16.8 mi
Jewett City market data
Nearby city · ~18.4 mi
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park market data
Nearby city · ~19.1 mi
Waterford market data
Nearby city · ~19.1 mi
Niantic market data
Nearby city · ~19.3 mi
Mashantucket market data
Nearby city · ~20.1 mi
New London market data
Nearby city · ~20.9 mi
Long Hill market data
Nearby city · ~21.5 mi
Groton market data
Nearby city · ~22.2 mi
Old Mystic market data
Nearby city · ~22.4 mi
Poquonock Bridge market data
Nearby city · ~23.5 mi
Noank market data
Nearby city · ~24.0 mi
Groton Long Point market data
Nearby city · ~24.7 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Moodus (~7.5 mi), East Hampton (~7.9 mi), Terramuggus (~8.2 mi), Lake Pocotopaug (~8.9 mi), South Windham (~10.7 mi), Willimantic (~11.5 mi), South Coventry (~12.5 mi), Higganum (~13.1 mi), Chester Center (~13.7 mi), Coventry Lake (~13.9 mi), Deep River Center (~14.8 mi), Portland (~14.8 mi), Mansfield Center (~15.1 mi), Essex Village (~15.6 mi), Glastonbury Center (~16.2 mi), Storrs (~16.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Colchester data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,624
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$280,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$79,685
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,444
County FHFA annual change (2025)
7.46%
Census place type
CDP
County
New London County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.47 sq mi
Census GEOID
0915840
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Common questions
Colchester FAQ
What are houses worth in Colchester, CT?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Colchester at $280,500.
How much do houses cost in Colchester, CT?
For owner-occupied houses in Colchester, Census ACS data shows a median value of $280,500. Active listing prices in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Colchester, CT?
Colchester houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Colchester, CT?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Colchester's population at approximately 4,624.
What's the median rent in Colchester, CT?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Colchester at approximately $1,444 per month.
What is the median household income in Colchester, CT?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Colchester at approximately $79,685.
Is the Colchester housing market growing?
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.46% annual change in 2025.
Is Colchester, CT affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Colchester's median home value at about 3.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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