The hottest housing market in the US is a hardscrabble city that’s been shrinking for 75 years
Hartford, Connecticut, has emerged as the hottest housing market in the US, despite a long history of population decline. The city has seen a significant increase in home values and a competitive market, with many homes selling above their asking prices. This trend is part of a broader pattern in several cities where demand for housing is outpacing supply.
- ▪Hartford's typical home value was $382,000 in October 2025.
- ▪Two-thirds of homes in Hartford sold above their asking price in 2025.
- ▪There were 63% fewer homes for sale in Hartford compared to pre-pandemic levels.
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Real Estate The hottest housing market in the US is a hardscrabble city that’s been shrinking for 75 years By Anthony Blair Published May 24, 2026, 2:28 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The hottest housing market in America is in a downtrodden Northeast city that people have been fleeing for the last 75 years, according to a shocking new report. Hartford, Connecticut, has seen a remarkable recovery — with Nutmeggers competing furiously for the surprisingly affordable homes that go up for sale, according to Zillow’s 2026 hot housing market report. Typical home values in “The Insurance City” were $382,000 in October 2025.
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