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Ashford, Connecticut · ZIP 06278

Ashford — ZIP 06278

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Ashford (06278) scores 60/100 — Fair for Connecticut. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $400K.

60OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index63/100

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index56/100
Avg math proficiency41%
Avg reading proficiency55%
Schools nearby1

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$400K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$400K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Ashford SchoolPK–08351
41%
55%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

4,345

Median Income

$122K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

37.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 06278 has a reported-crime score of 63/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 06278 has a school score of 56/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 06278 is approximately $400K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 06278 in Ashford has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.