Connecticut Real Estate Surges as Wealthy New Yorkers Flee NYC

The “Mamdani Effect” is apparently driving a wave of wealthy New Yorkers to Fairfield County, pushing home prices higher and packing open houses. Some brokers in Connecticut report three times the usual turnout, with homes selling now for hundreds of thousands over asking price. Many families cite safety concerns and public transportation changes under New York City’s new mayor as key reasons for relocating.