Living in Ashford, CT
Ashford is a Windham County town of 38.76 square miles with U.S. Route 44, Ashford Lake, parts of Natchaug and Nipmuck state forests, and two large camps.
Ashford at a glance
- Median sale price
- $430,000+16.2% vs last year 40 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 27.80 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$8,400 median-priced home
- Population
- 4,263 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 38.8 sq mi 110 per sq mi
What it is like in Ashford
Ashford is in Windham County in northeastern Connecticut and borders Eastford, Willington, Union and Chaplin. It covers 38.76 square miles of land. The Mount Hope River runs north to south through town, Ashford Lake and Lake Chaffee are its main lakes, and Snow Hill in the northwest is the highest point in Windham County.
The town was founded in 1714, and Eastford split off in 1847. George Washington was stranded in the village on a Sunday in 1789. Knowlton Memorial Hall at 25 Pompey Hollow Road (Route 44) houses the Babcock Library upstairs and is where the Ashford Historical Society meets on the last Tuesday of each month.
Yale-Myers Forest and parts of the Natchaug and Nipmuck state forests lie in town. The town's own list includes Ashford Memorial Park, Ashford Town Green, Pompey Hollow Park, Langhammer Town Forest, Friedman Memorial Forest and preserves such as Iron Mine Valley, Tinkerville Brook and Pinkham.
Ashford is home to the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation and the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
Getting around from Ashford
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 48 min | 33 |
| New Haven | 90 min | 68 |
| Stamford | 143 min | 106 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 196 min | 142 |
| Boston | 99 min | 77 |
| Providence | 67 min | 45 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 63 min | 42 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
U.S. Route 44 runs through the village, and Interstate 84 is among the highways serving the area. Drive times from FACTS: Hartford 48 minutes (33 miles), Providence 67 minutes (45 miles), Boston 99 minutes (77 miles), and Bradley Airport 63 minutes (42 miles).
New Haven is 90 minutes (68 miles) by car, Stamford 143 minutes (106 miles) and New York City (Midtown) 196 minutes (142 miles). FACTS lists no rail station for Ashford.
Schools in Ashford
1 public school in Ashford School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Ashford
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Ashford School District on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Ashford
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Ashford housing market
Over the last 12 months, 40 homes sold in Ashford with a median sale price of $430,000 and a median of 18 days on market. There are 23 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $274 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 16.2% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 6.9 months.
Ashford's town-wide property tax rate is 27.80 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,400 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about Ashford
What is the median home price in Ashford, CT?
The median sale price in Ashford is $430,000, based on 40 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Ashford, CT?
Ashford's town-wide property tax rate is 27.80 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,400 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Ashford, CT from Hartford?
Ashford is about 33 miles and a 48-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Ashford, CT from New York City?
Ashford is about 142 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 196-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Ashford, CT?
Ashford has about 4,263 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 38.8 square miles.
How many public schools are in Ashford, CT?
Ashford has 1 public school in Ashford School District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Ashford, CT?
There are 23 homes for sale in Ashford right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Which highways serve Ashford?
U.S. Route 44 runs through the village, and Interstate 84 is nearby.
Where is the Babcock Library?
Upstairs in Knowlton Memorial Hall, 25 Pompey Hollow Road (Route 44).
What forests are in Ashford?
Yale-Myers Forest and parts of Natchaug and Nipmuck state forests.
What towns border Ashford?
Eastford, Willington, Union and Chaplin.
How far is Ashford from Hartford and Boston?
Hartford is 33 miles and about 48 minutes by car. Boston is 77 miles and about 99 minutes.
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