In 2005, the average median income for a family living in Connecticut was around $75,000, which was the highest in the country at the time. The reason for this high income level is because of the fact that most of the residents of Connecticut work in New York to earn their high salaries. Connecticut is also the home to a number of different industries including, insurance, high tech services, financial services, manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and paper manufacturing.

If you are looking to move to Connecticut, there are a number of Connecticut real estate listings to choose from. The price you pay for Connecticut real estate will vary upon the region that you choose to live in. Some of the highest housing prices in the state are in the cities of New Canaan, Darien, Greenwich, Weston, Westport, Wilton, Eason, Ridgefield, Redding, and Roxbury.

Some of the best Connecticut real estate for home appreciation rates is in the areas of New London, the neighborhoods of North Greenwich, Glenville, Banksville, and Riversville in Greenwich and the neighborhoods of Hoyt Street, Camp Ave, and Tokeneke in Darien.

The Connecticut real estate has suffered a lot from the recent economic decline just like the other areas in the country. The top five cities in Connecticut with the most foreclosure listings include Bridgeport, Waterbury, New Haven, Hartford, and Stamford. These five cities are also the top five for the most Connecticut real estate listings.

Greenwich Connecticut is one of the most popular cities people are choosing to move to. The Connecticut real estate listings for the city of Greenwich have consistently been fewer than the number of buyers. However, the inventory of homes in the area have seen an increase of around 14% over the past five months which has caused a slower number of sales for the first part of 2011. Currently the Greenwich Connecticut real estate market is definitely a buyer's market as prices are coming down.

The Hartford Connecticut real estate market has seen an increased number of home sales since November. Real estate agents believe this is a response to prices of homes being more affordable in the current conditions of low interest rates and lower buying prices. This is one area of Connecticut that seems to have a recovering market when it comes to Connecticut real estate.

Homes in Connecticut reflect the level of income of the people who live there. The average price of homes available is over $300,000. If you are considering a move to the state, right now is a great time to take advantage of lower than average prices of homes throughout the state.