Living in Bolton, CT
Bolton is a Tolland County town of 4,895 residents on 14.41 square miles, where U.S. 6, U.S. 44 and Interstate 384 meet near Bolton Notch and Lower Bolton Lake.
Bolton at a glance
- Median sale price
- $460,000+16.5% vs last year 61 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 33.97 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$10,900 median-priced home
- Population
- 4,895 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 14.4 sq mi 340 per sq mi
What it is like in Bolton
Bolton is in Tolland County, Connecticut, and borders Andover, Coventry, Vernon and Hebron. It covers 14.41 square miles of land and had a population of 4,895 in our latest figures.
The area was part of Hartford and was incorporated in October 1720. Tolland County was formed in 1785, and the northern half of Bolton was set aside in 1808 to form Vernon. Schist quarries here supplied stone to tombstone carvers in the 1700s, and the Bolton Green Historic District is the town's listed historic district.
In 2000 the town bought Rose's Farm, a 100-acre site where the Comte de Rochambeau camped with his troops in 1781. It is now Bolton Heritage Farm and lies on the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route.
Bolton's outdoor places include Bolton Notch State Park, Indian Notch Park, Herrick Memorial Park, Freja Park and Bolton Heritage Farm, which is open daily and sits next to the East Coast Greenway. Lower Bolton Lake and Bolton Lake each have a boat launch. Preserves include Lombardi Ridge, Blackledge Marsh and Duhaime.
Fish Family Farm Creamery & Dairy Farm on Dimock Lane bottles its own milk, makes ice cream on site and offers self-guided tours. Munson's Chocolates has its Bolton shop on Hop River Road, and Georgina's Pizza Restaurant is on Boston Turnpike. Bentley Memorial Library and the town recreation department post programs on the town calendar.
Getting around from Bolton
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 23 min | 15 |
| New Haven | 65 min | 51 |
| Stamford | 118 min | 89 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 171 min | 124 |
| Boston | 122 min | 94 |
| Providence | 87 min | 61 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 42 min | 27 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
U.S. Route 6, U.S. Route 44 and Route 85 run through Bolton. Interstate 384 was built as part of the cancelled Interstate 84 route to Providence and runs from Route 85 to U.S. 6 and U.S. 44.
Hartford is 15 miles and about 23 minutes away by car, and Bradley Airport is 27 miles and 42 minutes. Providence is 61 miles and 87 minutes, Boston is 94 miles and 122 minutes, and New Haven is 51 miles and 65 minutes. New York City (Midtown) is 124 miles and 171 minutes. We found no rail station listed for the town.
Schools in Bolton
2 public schools in Bolton School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Bolton Center
High school 1
- Bolton High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Bolton 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 Bolton
Open Bolton in Google Maps →Eat and drink 3
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Gluten-free micro bakery and cafe making French macarons and pastries, with light breakfast and lunch items.
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Pizza, Italian entrees, grinders, burgers and gyros, with a bar, takeout and a banquet room.
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Chocolate maker with a Bolton shop selling caramels, pecan clusters and other candies.
Things to do and see 1
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Working dairy farm that bottles its own milk, makes ice cream on site and offers self-guided tours.
Parks, preserves and trails 18
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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.
Bolton housing market
Over the last 12 months, 61 homes sold in Bolton with a median sale price of $460,000 and a median of 7 days on market. There are 16 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $234 per square foot. The typical home sold for 105% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 16.5% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 3.1 months.
Bolton's town-wide property tax rate is 33.97 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $10,900 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 Bolton
What is the median home price in Bolton, CT?
The median sale price in Bolton is $460,000, based on 61 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Bolton, CT?
Bolton's town-wide property tax rate is 33.97 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $10,900 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Bolton, CT from Hartford?
Bolton is about 15 miles and a 23-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Bolton, CT from New York City?
Bolton is about 124 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 171-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Bolton, CT?
Bolton has about 4,895 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 14.4 square miles.
How many public schools are in Bolton, CT?
Bolton has 2 public schools in Bolton 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 Bolton, CT?
There are 16 homes for sale in Bolton right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Bolton from Hartford?
Hartford is 15 miles from Bolton, about 23 minutes by car.
Which highways serve Bolton?
U.S. Route 6, U.S. Route 44 and Route 85 run through town, and Interstate 384 ends at the U.S. 6 and U.S. 44 junction.
What is Bolton Heritage Farm?
It is a 100-acre town-owned site, formerly Rose's Farm, where Rochambeau's troops camped in 1781. It is open daily and metal detectors are not allowed.
Which towns border Bolton?
Andover, Coventry, Vernon and Hebron.
How far is Bradley Airport?
Bradley Airport is 27 miles away, about 42 minutes by car.
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