Living in Coventry, CT
Coventry is a Tolland County town of 12,445 residents and 37.57 square miles, with South Coventry village, Wangumbaug (Coventry) Lake and the Nathan Hale Homestead.
Coventry at a glance
- Median sale price
- $391,000+2.2% vs last year 149 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 24.21 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$6,600 median-priced home
- Population
- 12,445 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 37.6 sq mi 331 per sq mi
What it is like in Coventry
Coventry is in Tolland County and borders Andover, Bolton, Mansfield, Columbia, Vernon, Tolland, Willington and Windham. It covers 37.57 square miles of land and had 12,445 residents in the facts used for this guide. Principal communities are North Coventry, South Coventry and Coventry Lake.
The town was named in 1711 and formed in 1712. South Coventry is the old town center and a National Register historic district with more than 100 historic buildings. Main Street (Route 31) and Stonehouse Road (Route 275) meet near it. The W.L. Wellwood General Store, built in 1787, is described as possibly the oldest general store in America.
Nathan Hale was born in Coventry. The Nathan Hale Homestead on South Street is a museum, and the Strong-Porter House Museum, dating to about 1730, is run by the Coventry Historical Society. Wangumbaug Lake covers 373 acres.
Wangumbaug Lake has Patriots Park on its east shore, with a small beach and picnic area, and Lisicke Beach and a state boat launch are also listed. Nathan Hale State Forest covers more than 1,500 acres around the Homestead area, and Creaser Park, Laidlaw Park and the Elizabeth Couch Preserve are also in town. Skungamaug River Golf Club and Twin Hills Country Club are the golf courses.
The Nathan Hale Homestead gives tours from May through October and hosts the Coventry Farmers Market on Sundays in summer. Cassidy Hill Vineyard has a tasting room open Thursday through Sunday. CoventryFest is held in early July at Patriots Park, and Old-Fashioned Christmas takes place on Main Street on the first Saturday in December. Bidwell Tavern, Lakeview Restaurant and two pizzerias are among the places to eat.
Getting around from Coventry
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 31 min | 21 |
| New Haven | 73 min | 56 |
| Stamford | 126 min | 94 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 179 min | 130 |
| Boston | 116 min | 88 |
| Providence | 79 min | 56 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 50 min | 32 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Main Street (Route 31) and Stonehouse Road (Route 275) are the main roads in South Coventry, and US 44 runs along the Coventry Glass Factory Historic District. The Middle Post Road, one of three Boston Post Roads declared in 1671, once ran through town.
Hartford is 21 miles and 31 minutes by car, Providence 56 miles and 79 minutes, and Boston 88 miles and 116 minutes. Bradley Airport is 32 miles and 50 minutes away, New Haven 56 miles and 73 minutes, and Midtown New York City 130 miles and 179 minutes. No rail stations are listed for the town in the facts file.
Schools in Coventry
5 public schools in Coventry School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 2
- Coventry Grammar
- George Hersey Robertson
Middle 1
- Capt. Nathan Hale
High school 2
- Coventry Academy
- Coventry High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Coventry 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 Coventry
Open Coventry in Google Maps →Eat and drink 6
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Tavern on Main Street serving pub food, with a late-night menu and outdoor seating.
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Dine-in and takeout restaurant serving pizza and Italian dishes, open since 2000.
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Pizza, Greek and Italian restaurant with a sports bar and outdoor dining.
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Pizzeria with calzones, grinders, wraps, burgers, pasta dinners and a breakfast menu.
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Waterfront Italian restaurant on Coventry Lake with pasta, seafood, burgers, outdoor dining and a banquet space.
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Breakfast and coffee spot with online ordering, open for morning and early afternoon hours.
Things to do and see 3
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Vineyard with a log-cabin tasting room, a porch and vineyard walks, open Thursday through Sunday.
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Seasonal Sunday producer-only farmers market held at the Nathan Hale Homestead grounds.
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Museum in the 1776 house where Nathan Hale was born, run by Connecticut Landmarks, with tours from May through October.
Parks, preserves and trails 70
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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.
Coventry housing market
Over the last 12 months, 149 homes sold in Coventry with a median sale price of $391,000 and a median of 8 days on market. There are 17 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $242 per square foot. The typical home sold for 103% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 2.2% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.4 months.
Coventry's town-wide property tax rate is 24.21 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,600 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 Coventry
What is the median home price in Coventry, CT?
The median sale price in Coventry is $391,000, based on 149 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Coventry, CT?
Coventry's town-wide property tax rate is 24.21 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,600 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Coventry, CT from Hartford?
Coventry is about 21 miles and a 31-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Coventry, CT from New York City?
Coventry is about 130 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 179-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Coventry, CT?
Coventry has about 12,445 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 37.6 square miles.
How many public schools are in Coventry, CT?
Coventry has 5 public schools in Coventry 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 Coventry, CT?
There are 17 homes for sale in Coventry right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Coventry from Hartford?
Hartford is 21 miles and about 31 minutes by car. Bradley Airport is 32 miles and about 50 minutes away.
What is Wangumbaug Lake?
Wangumbaug Lake, also called Coventry Lake, covers 373 acres. Patriots Park is on its east shore, and the state boat launch is at the south end.
What historic sites are in Coventry?
The Nathan Hale Homestead, the Strong-Porter House Museum, the Brick School House (1825) and the South Coventry historic district are in town.
Which towns border Coventry?
Andover, Bolton, Mansfield, Columbia, Vernon, Tolland, Willington and Windham.
What events are held in Coventry?
CoventryFest is held in early July at Patriots Park, Captain Hale's Birthday Party is on June 6 at the Homestead, and Old-Fashioned Christmas is on Main Street the first Saturday in December.
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