Living in Brookfield, CT
Brookfield is a Fairfield County town on Candlewood Lake and Lake Lillinonah, with Federal Road (US 202) as its main commercial road, the Still River Greenway and the Brookfield Craft Center.
Brookfield at a glance
- Median sale price
- $610,500+3.7% vs last year 208 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 29.97 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$12,800 median-priced home
- Population
- 18,186 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 19.7 sq mi 921 per sq mi
What it is like in Brookfield
Brookfield is in Fairfield County in the southern foothills of the Berkshires. It covers 19.74 square miles of land, has a population of 18,186, and borders Bridgewater, New Fairfield, Danbury, Bethel, Newtown and New Milford.
Colonists settled the area in 1710 as the Parish of Newbury, and the town is named for Rev. Thomas Brooks, the first minister of its Congregational church. Mills operated along the Still River from 1732. Candlewood Lake forms the west side of town and Lake Lillinonah lies along the east side.
The town's villages and neighborhoods include Brookfield Center, Brookfield Junction, Whisconier, Iron Works and Candlewood Shores.
Brookfield Town Beach is on Candlewood Lake, and the Still River Greenway is a paved trail through town. Brookfield Town Park, Lions Park, Kahlo Preserve and Cadigan Park are among the town's parks, and summer concerts are held at the Brookfield Bandstand.
Whisconier Road (Route 25) in Brookfield Center has the Brookfield Craft Center, the Brookfield Theatre for the Arts and the Brookfield Museum and Historical Society, which was founded in 1968. Jaipore Xpress is on Federal Road.
Getting around from Brookfield
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 73 min | 55 |
| New Haven | 60 min | 36 |
| Stamford | 65 min | 39 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 104 min | 71 |
| Boston | 196 min | 156 |
| Providence | 170 min | 132 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 98 min | 70 |
Rail stations nearby
- Danbury 5.8 mi Metro-North
- Bethel 6.6 mi Metro-North
Highways and routes
Interstate 84 passes the southern tip of town. US 7 and US 202 run through Brookfield, and the US 7 bypass opened in November 2009. Route 25 connects to Newtown, and Route 133 crosses the Southville Bridge to Bridgewater. Drive times: New Haven 60 minutes (36 miles), Stamford 65 minutes (39 miles), Hartford 73 minutes (55 miles), Bradley Airport 98 minutes (70 miles) and New York City Midtown 104 minutes (71 miles).
There is no rail station in town. Danbury station (5.8 miles) and Bethel station (6.6 miles) have Metro-North service.
Schools in Brookfield
3 public schools in Brookfield School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Candlewood Lake
Middle 1
- Whisconier
High school 1
- Brookfield High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Brookfield 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 Brookfield
Open Brookfield in Google Maps →Eat and drink 2
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Fast-casual Indian restaurant focused on takeout, with online ordering, catering and limited seating.
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Italian restaurant serving dinners, grinders, salads and craft cocktails, with online ordering for pizza and takeout.
Things to do and see 2
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Craft school and gallery founded in 1954 offering classes in blacksmithing, ceramics and other crafts.
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135-seat community theater in the former Curtis School for Boys gymnasium next to the library.
Parks, preserves and trails 23
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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.
Brookfield housing market
Over the last 12 months, 208 homes sold in Brookfield with a median sale price of $610,500 and a median of 30 days on market. There are 48 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $290 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 3.7% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.8 months.
Brookfield's town-wide property tax rate is 29.97 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $12,800 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 Brookfield
What is the median home price in Brookfield, CT?
The median sale price in Brookfield is $610,500, based on 208 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Brookfield, CT?
Brookfield's town-wide property tax rate is 29.97 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $12,800 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Brookfield, CT from Hartford?
Brookfield is about 55 miles and a 73-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Brookfield, CT from New York City?
Brookfield is about 71 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 104-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Brookfield, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Danbury (Metro-North) about 5.8 miles from the center of Brookfield. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Brookfield, CT?
Brookfield has about 18,186 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 19.7 square miles.
How many public schools are in Brookfield, CT?
Brookfield has 3 public schools in Brookfield 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 Brookfield, CT?
There are 48 homes for sale in Brookfield right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Where is the nearest train station to Brookfield?
Danbury station, 5.8 miles away, and Bethel station, 6.6 miles away, both have Metro-North service.
Which highways serve Brookfield?
US 7, US 202, Route 25 and Route 133, with Interstate 84 passing the southern tip of town.
Is Brookfield on Candlewood Lake?
Yes. Candlewood Lake forms the west side of the town, and Brookfield Town Beach is on the lake.
What is the Still River Greenway?
A paved trail that runs through Brookfield alongside the Still River.
Which towns border Brookfield?
Bridgewater, New Fairfield, Danbury, Bethel, Newtown and New Milford.
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