Living in Beacon Falls, CT
Beacon Falls is a town of 9.67 square miles in New Haven County on the Naugatuck River, with a Metro-North station and Route 8 running through it.
Beacon Falls at a glance
- Median sale price
- $453,000+18.4% vs last year 77 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 23.67 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$7,500 median-priced home
- Population
- 6,271 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 9.7 sq mi 649 per sq mi
What it is like in Beacon Falls
Beacon Falls lies in western New Haven County and is split by the Naugatuck River. It covers 9.67 square miles of land and borders Naugatuck, Bethany, Seymour and Oxford. Waterbury is about six miles away.
The town was incorporated in 1871 from land that belonged to Bethany, Oxford, Naugatuck and Seymour. Its name comes from Beacon Hill, where a small waterfall once ran. Industry followed the river: the Home Woolen Company complex dates to 1853 and the Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Company, founded in 1898, made footwear until 1930. The Depot Street Bridge and the Home Woolen Company buildings are both on the National Register of Historic Places.
Beacon Falls Town Recreation Field, Volunteer Park and Matthies Memorial Park are the town's listed parks. The Naugatuck State Forest extends into town; its East Block holds the Naugatuck, Beacon Cap and Whittemore trails, which are for foot travel only.
The Beacon Hose Co. No. 1 has held an Octoberfest at its firehouse on North Main Street, and St. Michael Church holds a spring fair. The Rimmon Schoolhouse, Riggs House and Tracy S. Lewis House are on the State Register of Historic Places.
Getting around from Beacon Falls
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 52 min | 36 |
| New Haven | 27 min | 15 |
| Stamford | 63 min | 44 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 116 min | 80 |
| Boston | 175 min | 138 |
| Providence | 149 min | 113 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 76 min | 52 |
Rail stations nearby
- Beacon Falls 0.6 mi Metro-North
- Naugatuck 3.4 mi Metro-North
- Seymour 3.5 mi Metro-North
Highways and routes
Route 8 runs through town, and Route 42 is also known as Pinesbridge Road. Drive times from FACTS: New Haven 27 minutes (15 miles), Hartford 52 minutes (36 miles), Stamford 63 minutes (44 miles), New York City (Midtown) 116 minutes (80 miles), and Bradley Airport 76 minutes (52 miles).
The Beacon Falls station, 0.6 miles in a straight line, is on the Waterbury Branch of Metro-North's New Haven Line. The Naugatuck and Seymour stations are 3.4 and 3.5 miles away.
Schools in Beacon Falls
2 public schools in Regional School District 16. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Laurel Ledge
High school 1
- Woodland Regional High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Regional School District 16 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 Beacon Falls
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Beacon Falls housing market
Over the last 12 months, 77 homes sold in Beacon Falls with a median sale price of $453,000 and a median of 17 days on market. There are 16 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $241 per square foot. The typical home sold for 101% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 18.4% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.5 months.
Beacon Falls's town-wide property tax rate is 23.67 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,500 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 Beacon Falls
What is the median home price in Beacon Falls, CT?
The median sale price in Beacon Falls is $453,000, based on 77 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Beacon Falls, CT?
Beacon Falls's town-wide property tax rate is 23.67 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,500 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Beacon Falls, CT from Hartford?
Beacon Falls is about 36 miles and a 52-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Beacon Falls, CT from New York City?
Beacon Falls is about 80 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 116-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Beacon Falls, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Beacon Falls (Metro-North) about 0.6 miles from the center of Beacon Falls. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Beacon Falls, CT?
Beacon Falls has about 6,271 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 9.7 square miles.
How many public schools are in Beacon Falls, CT?
Beacon Falls has 2 public schools in Regional School District 16. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Beacon Falls, CT?
There are 16 homes for sale in Beacon Falls right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Is there a train station in Beacon Falls?
Yes. The Beacon Falls station is on the Waterbury Branch of Metro-North's New Haven Line, with service toward Bridgeport, Stamford and Grand Central Terminal.
What highway runs through Beacon Falls?
Route 8 runs through town along the Naugatuck River.
Where can I hike in Beacon Falls?
The East Block of Naugatuck State Forest has the Naugatuck, Beacon Cap and Whittemore trails, which are open to foot travel only.
Which towns border Beacon Falls?
Naugatuck, Bethany, Seymour and Oxford.
How far is Beacon Falls from New Haven and Hartford?
New Haven is 15 miles and about 27 minutes by car. Hartford is 36 miles and about 52 minutes.
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