09/03/2026
August’s Fairfield County numbers tell an interesting story: the market isn’t moving in one direction across every town. Comparing August 2026 with August 2025, we’re seeing a mix of stronger pricing, changing inventory levels, and shifts in buyer activity. Westport and Weston stood out for price growth and faster sales, while Fairfield and Wilton showed more nuanced changes. The takeaway? Buyers are still active, and well-positioned homes are getting attention and moving.
WESTPORT
• Median Sale Price: $2,700,000 — +4.0%
• Active Listings: 59 — –35.2%
• Pending Sales: 22 — –8.3%
• Sold Listings: 31 — –3.1%
• Median Days on Market: 19 — –13.6%
Westport’s median sale price increased 4% to $2,700,000. Despite a significant 35.2% decline in active inventory, closed sales remained relatively steady, down just 3.1%. Homes also moved faster, with a median of 19 days on market, 13.6% faster than last year.
FAIRFIELD
• Median Sale Price: $1,182,500 — –9.7%
• Active Listings: 101 — –3.8%
• Pending Sales: 50 — –9.1%
• Sold Listings: 58 — –12.1%
• Median Days on Market: 21 — +90.9%
Fairfield saw modest pullbacks in inventory and transaction activity, while the median sale price adjusted 9.7%. Days on market increased to 21 days, up 90.9%, but 58 closed sales demonstrate that transaction activity remains grounded and active.
WESTON
• Median Sale Price: $1,450,000 — +17.6%
• Active Listings: 38 — +11.8%
• Pending Sales: 13 — 0.0%
• Sold Listings: 15 — +7.1%
• Median Days on Market: 20 — –20.0%
Weston delivered the strongest pricing growth of the four towns, with the median sale price rising 17.6% to $1,450,000. Active listings increased 11.8%, helping create more opportunities for buyers, while sold listings rose 7.1%. Properties moved 20% faster, with a median of just 20 days on market.
WILTON
• Median Sale Price: $1,255,000 — –11.6%
• Active Listings: 27 — –15.6%
• Pending Sales: 15 — –21.1%
• Sold Listings: 26 — +23.8%
• Median Days on Market: 20 — +25.0%
Wilton posted a remarkable 23.8% increase in closed sales despite a 15.6% decline in active inventory. The 11.6% adjustment in median sale price reflects the mix of homes that closed, while strong sales growth points to sustained buyer demand across the community.
