Connecticut Land Prices per Acre, by County
What vacant land has sold for in Connecticut, statewide, by parcel size and county. Want a number for your own parcel? Get a free cash offer.
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Connecticut Land Prices at a Glance
$135,000
Median land sale price
$69,153
Median price per acre
1,133
Land sales in 12 months
121
Average days on market
Recent market data, report of December 2025. Medians of vacant land sales. Small lots near towns cost far more per acre than large rural tracts, so compare parcels of a similar size.
Land Prices by Acreage in Connecticut
How land values in Connecticut vary by parcel size, based on recent sales data.
| Acreage | Median Price | $/Acre | Sold (12mo) | For Sale | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 Acre | $85K | $258K | 329 | 194 | 86d |
| 1-2 Acres | $135K | $95K | 232 | 114 | 126d |
| 2-5 Acres | $125K | $46K | 279 | 173 | 140d |
| 5-10 Acres | $170K | $25K | 103 | 80 | 113d |
| 10-20 Acres | $168K | $13K | 74 | 61 | 125d |
| 20-50 Acres | $251K | $9K | 67 | 78 | 174d |
| 50-100 Acres | $500K | $8K | 25 | 45 | 158d |
| 100+ Acres | $1.1M | $9K | 9 | 23 | 151d |
Small parcels (Under 1 Acre) in Connecticut sell for a median of $258K/acre, while larger parcels (100+ Acres) average $9K/acre — a 96% difference per acre. This per-acre discount for larger parcels is typical across most land markets.
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Land Prices per Acre in Every Connecticut County
8 counties with at least 3 sales, highest price per acre first. Land costs the most per acre in Fairfield County ($274,979) and the least in Tolland County ($21,282).
| County | Median per acre | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | $274,979 | $349,440 | 193 |
| Hartford County | $122,727 | $150,000 | 172 |
| New Haven County | $120,302 | $127,800 | 176 |
| Middlesex County | $47,794 | $125,000 | 79 |
| Litchfield County | $44,248 | $130,000 | 150 |
| New London County | $39,206 | $125,000 | 161 |
| Windham County | $22,727 | $89,950 | 96 |
| Tolland County | $21,282 | $95,000 | 71 |
Land Values in Connecticut: What to Know
Recent market data puts the median price of land in Connecticut at about $69,200 per acre. The median sale was $135,000, across 1,133 land sales in 12 months, and land took an average of 121 days to sell.
Prices follow the distance to New York City and the larger cities. Fairfield County, in the southwest corner, is at about $275,000 per acre. Hartford and New Haven counties are at about $122,700 and $120,300. The rural east and north cost the least: Tolland County is about $21,300 per acre and Windham County about $22,700. Litchfield County in the northwest hills is about $44,200.
Why small lots cost more per acre
Connecticut lots under 1 acre sold for about $257,800 per acre, with a median sale of $85,000. At 1 to 2 acres the figure is about $94,600, at 5 to 10 acres about $24,500, and at 20 to 50 acres about $8,900. Small building lots in towns are scarce and have roads and utilities in place. Larger tracts often have wetland, ledge or zoning limits, so buyers pay less for each extra acre.
How to estimate what your land is worth
The best guide is what similar parcels sold for close to yours in the last year or two. Compare land of about the same size first. Then check the things buyers ask about: a legal road or easement to the land, power and water nearby, and whether the flood map puts part of it in a flood zone. Each missing item lowers the price. In Connecticut, also check the town's zoning for the minimum lot size and whether the soil can take a septic system.
For a quick starting number, try our free land value estimator. You can also see county prices for Fairfield County, Litchfield County and Windham County.
Land Price Questions in Connecticut
How much is an acre of land in Connecticut?
Recent market data puts the statewide median at about $69,200 per acre. Small lots near the coast cost far more, and large rural tracts far less.
Where is the cheapest land in Connecticut?
Tolland County has the lowest median, at about $21,300 per acre. Windham County is close at about $22,700.
How much does 5 acres cost in Connecticut?
Parcels of 5 to 10 acres sold for a median of $170,000, or about $24,500 per acre.
How long does land take to sell in Connecticut?
Land sold in an average of 121 days. Lots under 1 acre sold fastest, in 86 days on average, and 20 to 50 acre tracts took 174 days.