Living in Cornwall, CT
Cornwall is a Litchfield County town on the Housatonic River with villages at West Cornwall, Cornwall Bridge and Cornwall Village, a covered bridge and Mohawk Mountain.
Cornwall at a glance
- Median sale price
- $915,000+4% vs last year 14 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 16.62 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$10,600 median-priced home
- Population
- 1,585 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 46.1 sq mi 34 per sq mi
What it is like in Cornwall
Cornwall is in northwestern Litchfield County. It covers 46.06 square miles of land and had a population of 1,585 in the figures used for this guide.
The town was incorporated in 1740. The Foreign Mission School operated here from 1817 to 1826, and the Cream Hill Agricultural School opened in 1845. Cornwall Bridge and West Cornwall lie along the Housatonic River on the west side of town, Cornwall Village is about three miles east of the river, and East Cornwall and Cornwall Hollow are separate communities.
Cornwall borders Goshen, Sharon, Warren, Canaan, Litchfield, Kent, Salisbury and Norfolk. The West Cornwall covered bridge has crossed the Housatonic since about 1864 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Cornwall has Housatonic State Forest, Housatonic Meadows State Park and Wyantenock State Forest, along with Cathedral Pines Preserve, Ballyhack Preserve, Red Mountain Preserve, Rattlesnake Preserve and others held by the Cornwall Conservation Trust. Hammond Beach offers swimming in summer, and Mohawk Mountain Ski Area is at 46 Great Hollow Road.
The Cornwall Market serves breakfast, lunch and baked goods, and The Pink House serves dinner and weekend brunch near the covered bridge. The Cornwall Historical Society is at 7 Pine Street, and the Cornwall Library holds a literary series and art shows. Two farmers markets meet on Saturdays, one on Pine Street in Cornwall Village and one on the Wish House lawn in West Cornwall. The Cornwall Village Green hosts movie nights.
Getting around from Cornwall
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 61 min | 39 |
| New Haven | 77 min | 55 |
| Stamford | 105 min | 68 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 142 min | 94 |
| Boston | 183 min | 139 |
| Providence | 159 min | 113 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 81 min | 47 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Route 4 crosses Cornwall, running east toward Torrington and west toward Sharon. U.S. Route 7 passes through the town along the Housatonic, and Routes 43, 125 and 128 lie entirely within it. Route 128 is also called the Sharon-Goshen Turnpike and crosses the covered bridge.
Drive times are 61 minutes (39 miles) to Hartford, 77 minutes (55 miles) to New Haven and 105 minutes (68 miles) to Stamford. Midtown Manhattan is 142 minutes (94 miles) away and Bradley Airport is 81 minutes (47 miles).
Schools in Cornwall
1 public school in Cornwall School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Cornwall Consolidated
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Cornwall 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 Cornwall
Open Cornwall in Google Maps →Eat and drink 2
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Market at Routes 4 and 7 with a pastry kitchen, chocolates, breakfast and lunch, prepared foods, craft beer and wine.
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Bistro-style restaurant just south of the West Cornwall covered bridge serving dinner, weekend brunch and a wine list.
Things to do and see 4
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Local history society that keeps town artifacts and early 1900s photographs and mounts two to three exhibits a year.
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Downhill ski and snowboard area in the Litchfield Hills with a seasonal winter operation.
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Family farm with a 24/7 farm stand selling vegetables, with a CSA and maple syrup.
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Seasonal Saturday farm market held on the lawn of the Wish House.
Parks, preserves and trails 17
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.
Cornwall housing market
Over the last 12 months, 14 homes sold in Cornwall with a median sale price of $915,000 and a median of 36 days on market. There are 9 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $374 per square foot. The typical home sold for 99% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 4% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 7.7 months.
Cornwall's town-wide property tax rate is 16.62 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $10,600 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 Cornwall
What is the median home price in Cornwall, CT?
The median sale price in Cornwall is $915,000, based on 14 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Cornwall, CT?
Cornwall's town-wide property tax rate is 16.62 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $10,600 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Cornwall, CT from Hartford?
Cornwall is about 39 miles and a 61-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Cornwall, CT from New York City?
Cornwall is about 94 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 142-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Cornwall, CT?
Cornwall has about 1,585 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 46.1 square miles.
How many public schools are in Cornwall, CT?
Cornwall has 1 public school in Cornwall 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 Cornwall, CT?
There are 9 homes for sale in Cornwall right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
What is there to do in Cornwall?
Visitors can hike the town's preserves and state forests, see the West Cornwall covered bridge, ski at Mohawk Mountain in winter, and visit the historical society, the library and the Saturday farmers markets.
Where is the covered bridge?
The West Cornwall covered bridge crosses the Housatonic River in West Cornwall and carries Route 128, the Sharon-Goshen Turnpike.
How far is Cornwall from Hartford?
Hartford is 61 minutes (39 miles) by car, and Bradley Airport is 81 minutes (47 miles).
Which main roads serve Cornwall?
Route 4 and U.S. Route 7 are the main roads, and Routes 43, 125 and 128 are entirely within town.
Which towns border Cornwall?
Goshen, Sharon, Warren, Canaan, Litchfield, Kent, Salisbury and Norfolk.
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