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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 , although competition varies 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, 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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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