In 2002, there were 1,402,643 housing units in Connecticut, 1,305,518 of which were occupied; 69% were owner-occupied. About 59.6% of all units were single-family, detached homes. It was estimated that about 16,499 units were without telephone service, 2,998 lacked complete plumbing facilities, and 2,995 lacked complete kitchen facilities. Most households (49%) relied on fuel oil (such as kerosene) for heating. The average household size was 2.57 people. New privately owned housing units authorized in 2002 numbered 9,731.
As of 2002, the median value of a one-family home was