While Fairfield County’s median price rose 8%, individual towns tell wildly different stories, from +24% in Derry to just +2% in Westport.
The 2025 market in Fairfield County remains strong but uneven. Some towns are still seeing rapid price growth, while others are cooling off after years of big gains. Let’s take a closer look at how things are shaping up across the region.
Price trends. Across the county, the median sale price is up about 8% so far this year. That’s a solid pace and a sign that the market remains strong even as it settles into a more sustainable rhythm.
Homes are still selling quickly, with days on market averaging just 30 days, down from 32 last year. Well-priced homes in good condition continue to move fast, and buyers remain active, which is proof that demand hasn’t gone away.
However, not all areas are moving at the same speed. When we look closer, there’s a clear split between markets still accelerating and those starting to stabilize.
● Darien: +24% median price growth
● Fairfield: +20% median price growth
● Weston, Westport, and Norwalk: +2% to +4% median price growth
Towns like Darien and Fairfield are still experiencing strong competition and limited inventory, pushing prices higher. Meanwhile, Weston, Westport, and Norwalk have entered a more balanced phase where prices are holding steady instead of climbing quickly.
"The key story this year is tight but steady strength, with clear micro-markets emerging across Fairfield County."
Inventory. Countywide, inventory is down just 1%, but that number hides major differences between towns. Among those with more inventory are the following:
● Norwalk: +19%
● Trumbull: +23%
● Weston: +6%
Meanwhile, here are some areas with less inventory:
● New Canaan: –20%
● Wilton: –31%
● Darien: –15%
● Westport: –3%
When inventory rises, buyers have more choices—and price growth slows. Where listings remain scarce, bidding competition keeps prices climbing.
Buyer activity. Even with limited listings, buyers haven’t backed down. Sales volume is up 3% year over year, showing that motivated buyers are ready to move when the right property appears.
Homes that are priced accurately and staged well are still selling fast. Today’s buyers are savvy; they know when a home is worth it and when it’s not. The properties that show value are the ones getting the attention.
As we head into the final stretch of the year, interest rates and fall inventory levels will be the key factors shaping the market.
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