Living in Canterbury, CT
Canterbury is a Windham County town of 39.94 square miles on the Quinebaug River, home to the Prudence Crandall Museum and the Canterbury Center Historic District.
Canterbury at a glance
- Median sale price
- $449,000+12.3% vs last year 47 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 16.76 mills town-wide, FY2026
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$5,300 median-priced home
- Population
- 5,222 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 39.9 sq mi 131 per sq mi
What it is like in Canterbury
Canterbury is in Windham County in northeastern Connecticut and borders Scotland, Plainfield, Hampton and Brooklyn. It covers 39.94 square miles of land and has a population of 5,222. The town separated from Plainfield and was named Canterbury in 1703. The Quinebaug River is the main waterway, and Routes 14 and 169 run through town.
Prudence Crandall opened a school for Black girls in Canterbury in 1832, and it was forced to close in 1834. The state named her its official heroine in 1995. Her house is now the Prudence Crandall Museum, a National Historic Landmark. The Canterbury Center Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
The Prudence Crandall Museum on South Canterbury Road is run by the state and is open on a seasonal schedule. Robert Manship Park and the Quinebaug River Boat Launch are on the river, and Canterbury Green is at the town center. The town also has the Quinebaug Wildlife Area, Kinne Preserve, Levonius Preserve and Campagna Preserve.
D&G Pizza & Pub is on Westminster Road. Canterbury Old Home Day has been listed on CT Visit as a September event.
Getting around from Canterbury
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 66 min | 43 |
| New Haven | 93 min | 70 |
| Stamford | 148 min | 109 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 201 min | 144 |
| Boston | 114 min | 88 |
| Providence | 54 min | 37 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 86 min | 55 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Connecticut Routes 14 and 169 run through Canterbury. Drive times: Providence 54 minutes (37 miles), Hartford 66 minutes (43 miles), Bradley Airport 86 minutes (55 miles), New Haven 93 minutes (70 miles), Boston 114 minutes (88 miles) and New York City Midtown 201 minutes (144 miles).
No rail stations are listed within range of the town in our data.
Schools in Canterbury
2 public schools in Canterbury School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Canterbury
Middle 1
- Dr. Helen Baldwin
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Canterbury 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 Canterbury
Open Canterbury in Google Maps →Eat and drink 1
-
Pizza and pub restaurant on Westminster Road with an outdoor patio, serving comfort food since 2011.
Things to do and see 1
-
State museum in the National Historic Landmark house where Prudence Crandall ran a school for Black girls in 1832 and 1833.
Parks, preserves and trails 13
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.
Canterbury housing market
Over the last 12 months, 47 homes sold in Canterbury with a median sale price of $449,000 and a median of 6 days on market. There are 8 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $243 per square foot. The typical home sold for 102% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 12.3% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2 months.
Canterbury's town-wide property tax rate is 16.76 mills (FY2026). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $5,300 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 Canterbury
See all 8 →
Know before you move
Official and independent sources worth bookmarking if you are considering Canterbury.
Questions about Canterbury
What is the median home price in Canterbury, CT?
The median sale price in Canterbury is $449,000, based on 47 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Canterbury, CT?
Canterbury's town-wide property tax rate is 16.76 mills (fiscal year 2026). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $5,300 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Canterbury, CT from Hartford?
Canterbury is about 43 miles and a 66-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Canterbury, CT from New York City?
Canterbury is about 144 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 201-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Canterbury, CT?
Canterbury has about 5,222 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 39.9 square miles.
How many public schools are in Canterbury, CT?
Canterbury has 2 public schools in Canterbury 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 Canterbury, CT?
There are 8 homes for sale in Canterbury right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
What is the Prudence Crandall Museum?
A state museum at 1 South Canterbury Road in the house where Prudence Crandall opened a school for Black girls in 1832. It is a National Historic Landmark and is open on a seasonal schedule.
Which roads run through Canterbury?
Connecticut Routes 14 and 169.
How far is Canterbury from Providence?
Providence is 37 miles and about 54 minutes by car.
What river runs through Canterbury?
The Quinebaug River, with a boat launch and Robert Manship Park on its banks.
Which towns border Canterbury?
Scotland, Plainfield, Hampton and Brooklyn.
Thinking about Canterbury?
Tell us what you are looking for. A local agent will reply with honest answers and homes that fit, with no pressure.
Towns that border Canterbury
Compare prices and taxes before you decide where to look.