Living in Bloomfield, CT
Bloomfield is a Hartford County town northwest of Hartford, bordered by the Farmington River on the north and the Talcott Mountain ridge on the west.
Bloomfield at a glance
- Median sale price
- $395,000+5.3% vs last year 205 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 34.40 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$9,500 median-priced home
- Population
- 22,198 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 26.1 sq mi 851 per sq mi
What it is like in Bloomfield
Bloomfield covers 26.09 square miles of Hartford County and had a population of 22,198 in the facts we hold. It borders Windsor, Simsbury, West Hartford, East Granby, Hartford and Avon.
The area was first settled in 1660 as part of Windsor, was organized as the Parish of Wintonbury in 1736, and was incorporated as a town on May 28, 1835. Shade tobacco farming was its early economy, and the town grew through the 1950s as a Hartford suburb. Cigna has its headquarters in town.
Talcott Mountain, a trap rock ridge, runs along the west side, and the Farmington River forms the northern boundary.
Town and nearby open spaces include Mill Brook State Park, Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve, the Bloomfield Town Green, Filley Park, Marion K Wilcox Park and Pershing Park Playground. Wintonbury Hills Golf Course and Gillette Ridge Golf Club are in town. The Metacomet Trail, about 51 miles long, crosses the ridge on the west side.
Back East Brewing Company has a taproom at 1296 Blue Hills Avenue with a patio and weekly food trucks, and Republic Gastropub is at 39 Jerome Avenue. The Wintonbury Historical Society preserves local history and uses the Captain Oliver Filley House.
Getting around from Bloomfield
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 17 min | 8 |
| New Haven | 64 min | 47 |
| Stamford | 117 min | 85 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 170 min | 120 |
| Boston | 135 min | 106 |
| Providence | 115 min | 82 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 27 min | 11 |
Rail stations nearby
- Windsor 5.1 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
- Hartford 6 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
Highways and routes
Route 218 is the main east-west road. Route 187 follows Blue Hills Avenue and Route 189 follows Bloomfield and Tunxis Avenues, both running north-south. Hartford is 17 minutes (8 miles) by car, Bradley Airport 27 minutes (11 miles), and New Haven 64 minutes (47 miles).
The nearest rail stations are Windsor (about 5.1 miles in a straight line) and Hartford (about 6 miles), both on the CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak. Connecticut Transit Hartford Division runs eleven bus routes through town, including routes 36, 46, 50, 52, 54, 56, 72, 74, 76, 92 and 153.
Schools in Bloomfield
10 public schools in Capitol Region Education Council and Bloomfield School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 4
- Ana Grace Academy of the Arts
- Laurel Literacy Academy
- Metacomet
- Museum Academy
Middle 2
- Carmen Arace Intermediate
- Carmen Arace
High school 3
- Academy of International Studies 6-12
- Bloomfield High School
- Global Experience Magnet School
Other 1
- Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Capitol Region Education Council and Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield
Open Bloomfield in Google Maps →Eat and drink 3
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Craft brewery taproom on Blue Hills Avenue with a patio and weekly food trucks.
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Italian-American restaurant at Wintonbury Mall with dine-in, online ordering, catering and private events.
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Gastropub with American dishes, a full bar and a craft beer list.
Things to do and see 2
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Wintonbury Historical Society archive of local photographs and records, open Monday afternoons by appointment.
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1796 schoolhouse run by the Wintonbury Historical Society, open Sunday afternoons in the warmer months.
Parks, preserves and trails 29
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Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Bloomfield housing market
Over the last 12 months, 205 homes sold in Bloomfield with a median sale price of $395,000 and a median of 10 days on market. There are 32 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $207 per square foot. The typical home sold for 102% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 5.3% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.9 months.
Bloomfield's town-wide property tax rate is 34.40 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $9,500 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 Bloomfield
What is the median home price in Bloomfield, CT?
The median sale price in Bloomfield is $395,000, based on 205 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Bloomfield, CT?
Bloomfield's town-wide property tax rate is 34.40 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $9,500 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Bloomfield, CT from Hartford?
Bloomfield is about 8 miles and a 17-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Bloomfield, CT from New York City?
Bloomfield is about 120 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 170-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Bloomfield, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Windsor (CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak) about 5.1 miles from the center of Bloomfield. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Bloomfield, CT?
Bloomfield has about 22,198 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 26.1 square miles.
How many public schools are in Bloomfield, CT?
Bloomfield has 10 public schools in Capitol Region Education Council and Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield, CT?
There are 32 homes for sale in Bloomfield right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Bloomfield from Hartford?
Hartford is 8 miles and about 17 minutes by car.
Where is the nearest train station to Bloomfield?
Windsor is about 5.1 miles in a straight line and Hartford about 6 miles. Both have CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak service.
Which roads run through Bloomfield?
Route 218 runs east-west, Route 187 follows Blue Hills Avenue and Route 189 follows Bloomfield and Tunxis Avenues.
Is there bus service in Bloomfield?
Yes. Connecticut Transit Hartford Division runs eleven routes in town.
How far is Bradley Airport?
Bradley Airport is 11 miles away, about 27 minutes by car.
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