The 30 cities in Connecticut where homes are selling the fastest

If you're buying or selling a home in Connecticut in early 2026, competition can make a big difference in your strategy. In faster-moving markets, buyers may need to act quickly and come prepared, with homes going under contract in a matter of days. In other cities, listings are sitting longer as economic uncertainty and high costs give buyers and sellers pause.

Nationwide, housing markets are generally slow, although competition varies widely from the Northeast to the South. Understanding where homes are selling the fastest can help buyers gauge how competitive a market is and help sellers set realistic expectations.

To see where homes are selling the fastest in Connecticut right now, Redfin Real Estate ranked the top cities based on their average "days on market"—the time it takes for a new listing to go under contract. The lower the number, the more competitive the city. Rankings are based on the December 2025 monthly average or monthly average median.

#1. South Woodstock, Connecticut
- Days on market: 14
- Median sale price: $385,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See South Woodstock homes for sale

#2. Moosup, Connecticut
- Days on market: 15
- Median sale price: $347,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 100.0%
- See Moosup homes for sale

#3. Darien, Connecticut
- Days on market: 18
- Median sale price: $2,050,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 106.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Darien homes for sale

#4. Manchester, Connecticut
- Days on market: 22
- Median sale price: $280,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 56.0%
- See Manchester homes for sale

#5. Stafford Springs, Connecticut
- Days on market: 23
- Median sale price: $240,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 103.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
- See Stafford Springs homes for sale

#6. Waterford, Connecticut
- Days on market: 24
- Median sale price: $427,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 12.5%
- See Waterford homes for sale

#7. Niantic, Connecticut
- Days on market: 24
- Median sale price: $490,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 40.0%
- See Niantic homes for sale

#8. Newington, Connecticut
- Days on market: 24
- Median sale price: $365,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 103.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 56.5%
- See Newington homes for sale

#9. Ansonia, Connecticut
- Days on market: 25
- Median sale price: $350,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 40.0%
- See Ansonia homes for sale

#10. Rockville, Connecticut
- Days on market: 25
- Median sale price: $240,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 103.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: not available
- See Rockville homes for sale

#11. Sherwood Manor, Connecticut
- Days on market: 26
- Median sale price: $352,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See Sherwood Manor homes for sale

#12. Wethersfield, Connecticut
- Days on market: 27
- Median sale price: $368,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 105.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 42.1%
- See Wethersfield homes for sale

#13. East Hartford, Connecticut
- Days on market: 27
- Median sale price: $302,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 29.2%
- See East Hartford homes for sale

#14. Wallingford Center, Connecticut
- Days on market: 28
- Median sale price: $392,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 103.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 46.7%
- See Wallingford Center homes for sale

#15. West Hartford, Connecticut
- Days on market: 29
- Median sale price: $543,750
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 105.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 51.7%
- See West Hartford homes for sale

#16. Putnam, Connecticut
- Days on market: 31
- Median sale price: $345,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 40.0%
- See Putnam homes for sale

#17. Glenville, Connecticut
- Days on market: 31
- Median sale price: $975,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 106.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: not available
- See Glenville homes for sale

#18. Trumbull Center, Connecticut
- Days on market: 31
- Median sale price: $660,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 66.7%
- See Trumbull Center homes for sale

#19. Windsor Locks, Connecticut
- Days on market: 32
- Median sale price: $320,250
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See Windsor Locks homes for sale

#20. Groton, Connecticut
- Days on market: 32
- Median sale price: $421,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
- See Groton homes for sale

#21. Norwalk, Connecticut
- Days on market: 33
- Median sale price: $575,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 17.6%
- See Norwalk homes for sale

#22. Pawcatuck, Connecticut
- Days on market: 33
- Median sale price: $432,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Pawcatuck homes for sale

#23. Westport, Connecticut
- Days on market: 35
- Median sale price: $1,800,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Westport homes for sale

#24. Old Hill, Connecticut
- Days on market: 35
- Median sale price: $1,810,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: not available
- See Old Hill homes for sale

#25. Bristol, Connecticut
- Days on market: 35
- Median sale price: $330,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 32.7%
- See Bristol homes for sale

#26. Derby, Connecticut
- Days on market: 35
- Median sale price: $405,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 103.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 16.7%
- See Derby homes for sale

#27. Mystic, Connecticut
- Days on market: 36
- Median sale price: $597,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 42.9%
- See Mystic homes for sale

#28. Glastonbury Center, Connecticut
- Days on market: 36
- Median sale price: $466,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 103.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 30.0%
- See Glastonbury Center homes for sale

#29. Kensington, Connecticut
- Days on market: 37
- Median sale price: $406,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.0%
- See Kensington homes for sale

#30. New Britain, Connecticut
- Days on market: 38
- Median sale price: $286,250
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 42.0%
- See New Britain homes for sale