Income needed to buy a home
Fairfield County, CT
$246,416
a year in household income to buy the typical Fairfield County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$693,453
Down payment (10%)$69,345
Loan$624,108
Principal and interest (7.40%)$4,321/mo
Property tax (1.42% a year)$822/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$347/mo
Mortgage insurance$260/mo
Total monthly cost$5,750/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Out of reach
The typical household here earns $115,977 a year, 47% of what it takes.
In Connecticut
Fairfield County ranks #8 of 8 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Connecticut
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Windham County | $377,205 | $138,659 |
| Hartford County | $388,728 | $149,628 |
| Litchfield County | $428,304 | $156,433 |
| Tolland County | $411,642 | $156,596 |
| New Haven County | $409,375 | $156,640 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.