Living in Bozrah, CT
Bozrah is a New London County town of 19.96 square miles made up of the villages of Fitchville, Gilman and Leffingwell, with Hopemead State Park and a Friday farmers market.
Bozrah at a glance
- Median sale price
- $405,000+3.8% vs last year 25 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 24.00 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$6,800 median-priced home
- Population
- 2,426 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 20.0 sq mi 122 per sq mi
What it is like in Bozrah
Bozrah is a town in New London County with a population of 2,426 and a land area of 19.96 square miles. It borders Norwich, Franklin, Montville, Salem, Lebanon and Colchester.
Wikipedia describes the town as having three villages: Fitchville, the town center; Leffingwell, a crossroads on Route 82; and Gilman, a mill village along Fitchville Road. Fitchville began as a cotton manufacturing village established by Nehemiah H. Fitch and his brothers in 1832, and the Bozrah Congregational Church, built in 1843, stands across from Fitchville Pond at 17 Bozrah Street.
Town Hall is at 1 River Road.
Hopemead State Park, Bear Hill Wildlife Management Area, the Glemboski-Ous Preserve and Maples Farm Park are the main outdoor places. The Yantic River is used for fly fishing, and Odetah Camping Resort and Acorn Acres Campground are in town.
The Bozrah Farmers Market is held on Fridays from July to October at Maples Farm Park, 45 Bozrah Street (Route 163).
Getting around from Bozrah
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 46 min | 36 |
| New Haven | 74 min | 60 |
| Stamford | 129 min | 100 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 182 min | 135 |
| Boston | 127 min | 104 |
| Providence | 67 min | 54 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 68 min | 49 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Route 163 runs along Bozrah Street and meets Route 2 near Fitchville. By car, Norwich is a neighbor, Hartford is 46 minutes (36 miles), Providence 67 minutes (54 miles) and Bradley Airport 68 minutes (49 miles).
New Haven is 74 minutes, Boston 127 minutes, Stamford 129 minutes and Midtown New York City 182 minutes (135 miles). No rail station is recorded for Bozrah in our data.
Schools in Bozrah
1 public school in Bozrah School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Fields Memorial
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Bozrah 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 Bozrah
Open Bozrah in Google Maps →Things to do and see 2
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Seasonal farmers market held on Fridays at Maples Farm Park, from July to October.
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Alpaca farm with a fiber-goods store and coffee cafe in a converted farmhouse.
Parks, preserves and trails 10
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.
Bozrah housing market
Over the last 12 months, 25 homes sold in Bozrah with a median sale price of $405,000 and a median of 5 days on market. There are 6 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $242 per square foot. The typical home sold for 102% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 3.8% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.9 months.
Bozrah's town-wide property tax rate is 24.00 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,800 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 Bozrah
What is the median home price in Bozrah, CT?
The median sale price in Bozrah is $405,000, based on 25 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Bozrah, CT?
Bozrah's town-wide property tax rate is 24.00 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,800 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Bozrah, CT from Hartford?
Bozrah is about 36 miles and a 46-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Bozrah, CT from New York City?
Bozrah is about 135 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 182-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Bozrah, CT?
Bozrah has about 2,426 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 20.0 square miles.
How many public schools are in Bozrah, CT?
Bozrah has 1 public school in Bozrah 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 Bozrah, CT?
There are 6 homes for sale in Bozrah right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Bozrah from Hartford and Providence?
Hartford is 36 miles and about 46 minutes by car. Providence is 54 miles and about 67 minutes.
Which towns border Bozrah?
Norwich, Franklin, Montville, Salem, Lebanon and Colchester.
What villages make up Bozrah?
Fitchville, Leffingwell and Gilman.
Where are the campgrounds?
Odetah Camping Resort and Acorn Acres Campground are both in Bozrah.
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