Best Places to Live in Putnam (zip 06260), Connecticut

Mid-sized city - Center of Massachusetts between Connecticut/Rhode Island and New Hampshire border. August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 06260 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Putnam, CT Housing Market

Lowest Priced Homes	HOMES UNDER $250,000
Most Expensive Listings	HOMES $250,001 to $500,000
Largest Homes	HOMES $500,001 to $750,000
Median Priced Homes	HOMES $750,001 to $1,000,000

Pros
Educated population
Local arts and culture
Central location

Cons
Economy
Harsh winters
Cost of living

What Bert Has To Say About Worcester Metro Area

Worcester is the second largest city in Massachusetts. From its roots in the Industrial Revolution, it is evolving into a diverse research, manufacturing, and technology center, featuring a significant health care presence and a large biotechnology research park. The downtown is being gradually restored and modernized. Origins as a cultural center continue with the area’s many small museums and colleges, as well as a good set of small performing arts amenities. Mountain areas to the west and lakes mainly north offer good recreation opportunities. Cost of living is influenced by more expensive areas east and is high for local income levels.

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QUICK FACTS

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Country: United States
State: Connecticut
County: Windham County
Metro Area: Worcester Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning liberal

City: No City
Zip Codes: Putnam (zip 06260)
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 470 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Putnam (zip 06260) is 3.9% (U.S. avg. is 3.7%). Recent job growth is Positive. Putnam (zip 06260) jobs have increased by 0.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Putnam (zip 06260)'s cost of living is 3.9% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Putnam (zip 06260)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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VOTING

Windham county flipped Republican in the most recent Presidential election, after voting Democratic in the previous four. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Putnam (zip 06260)'s population is 9,389 people. Since 2010, it has had a population decline of 1.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 22.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Putnam (zip 06260) is Real Estate: $189,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 6.8%.

SCHOOLS

Putnam (zip 06260) public schools spend $17,967 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.9 students per teacher in Putnam (zip 06260). More Education

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Housing Market in Putnam

It's a good time to buy in Putnam. Home Appreciation is up 6.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Putnam is $189,200.

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