Cost of Living in Trumbull
Trumbull's cost of living runs genuinely high across housing and rent, reflecting its affluent Fairfield County commuter-suburb identity.
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Learn moreGenuinely expensive housing
Trumbull's average home value ran $569,795 (Zillow, up 10.0% YoY), with separate 2026 sold and listed figures running higher still ($695,000 and $674,000) (base record).
An elevated property tax rate
Trumbull's own mill rate (~35.69) implies an effective property tax rate near 2.50%, above Connecticut's own already-elevated statewide average of approximately 1.81% (base record).
Rent running genuinely high, in a small rental market
Trumbull's average rent ran approximately $2,875/month (April 2026, +7.62% YoY), though only about 11% of Trumbull households rent -- 89% own (base record).
Key takeaways
- Trumbull's average home value ($569,795) runs well above the Connecticut statewide average.
- Trumbull's effective property tax rate (~2.50%) runs above Connecticut's own elevated statewide average.
- Rent runs genuinely high (~$2,875/month) within a small, predominantly-ownership rental market.
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