Living in Brooklyn, CT
Brooklyn is a Windham County town of 29.13 square miles in northeast Connecticut, crossed by Route 6, with farms, the Israel Putnam Monument and a county fair.
Brooklyn at a glance
- Median sale price
- $430,000+6.1% vs last year 124 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 23.31 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$7,000 median-priced home
- Population
- 8,708 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 29.1 sq mi 299 per sq mi
What it is like in Brooklyn
Brooklyn has a population of 8,708 and covers 29.13 square miles in Windham County. It borders Hampton, Pomfret, Killingly, Canterbury and Plainfield.
U.S. Route 6 passes through the village center. Putnam Elms at 191 Church St preserves the history of the Putnam family, and the Israel Putnam Monument stands in the village.
Brooklyn has 2 public schools in one district, the Brooklyn School District, listed on the schools tab.
Open spaces in Brooklyn include Brooklyn Recreation Park, Rotary Park, South Street Park, Riverside Park, Sherman Preserve, White Brook Sanctuary, Booth Preserves, Davis Forest and the Lester B. Williams Memorial Forest. Countryview Driving Range is also in town.
Creamery Brook Bison at 19 Purvis Rd raises bison on about 100 acres. The Brooklyn Fair is held each year just before Labor Day weekend, according to CT Visit. Hank's Restaurant and Classic Pizza & Family Restaurant are both on Providence Road.
Getting around from Brooklyn
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 60 min | 44 |
| New Haven | 100 min | 79 |
| Stamford | 152 min | 117 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 206 min | 152 |
| Boston | 101 min | 79 |
| Providence | 42 min | 31 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 80 min | 56 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Route 6 is the main road through the village. The facts for this guide list no rail stations for Brooklyn.
By car, Providence is 42 minutes (31 miles), Hartford 60 minutes (44 miles), Boston 101 minutes (79 miles) and New Haven 100 minutes (79 miles). Stamford is 152 minutes (117 miles), Midtown New York City 206 minutes (152 miles) and Bradley Airport 80 minutes (56 miles).
Schools in Brooklyn
2 public schools in Brooklyn School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Brooklyn
Middle 1
- Brooklyn
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn
Open Brooklyn in Google Maps →Eat and drink 3
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Family-owned coffee shop and bakery chain with a Brooklyn location, open daily from early morning to 7pm.
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Italian-American restaurant serving pizza, calzones, pasta, grinders and sandwiches, with a gluten-free menu.
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Restaurant on Providence Road that opened in 1971 and changed owners in 2024.
Things to do and see 1
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Bison farm of about 100 acres with a retail store and tours, which visitors arrange by phone.
Parks, preserves and trails 14
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.
Brooklyn housing market
Over the last 12 months, 124 homes sold in Brooklyn with a median sale price of $430,000 and a median of 12 days on market. There are 23 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $251 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 6.1% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.2 months.
Brooklyn's town-wide property tax rate is 23.31 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,000 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.
Homes for sale in Brooklyn
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Questions about Brooklyn
What is the median home price in Brooklyn, CT?
The median sale price in Brooklyn is $430,000, based on 124 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Brooklyn, CT?
Brooklyn's town-wide property tax rate is 23.31 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,000 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Brooklyn, CT from Hartford?
Brooklyn is about 44 miles and a 60-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Brooklyn, CT from New York City?
Brooklyn is about 152 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 206-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Brooklyn, CT?
Brooklyn has about 8,708 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 29.1 square miles.
How many public schools are in Brooklyn, CT?
Brooklyn has 2 public schools in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, CT?
There are 23 homes for sale in Brooklyn right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Brooklyn from Providence?
Providence is 31 miles and about 42 minutes by car.
How far is Brooklyn from Hartford?
Hartford is 44 miles and about 60 minutes by car.
Which towns border Brooklyn?
Hampton, Pomfret, Killingly, Canterbury and Plainfield.
When is the Brooklyn Fair?
It is held each year just before Labor Day weekend, according to CT Visit.
What can I visit in Brooklyn?
Creamery Brook Bison, Putnam Elms, the Israel Putnam Monument and the Brooklyn Historical Society Museum, which CT Visit lists as open Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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