Living in Deep River, CT
Deep River is a Middlesex County town on the Connecticut River with a Main Street village, a former ivory manufacturing history, and a dozen nature preserves.
Deep River at a glance
- Median sale price
- $430,000−4.4% vs last year 67 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 22.59 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$6,800 median-priced home
- Population
- 4,483 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 13.5 sq mi 332 per sq mi
What it is like in Deep River
Deep River is in Middlesex County in the lower Connecticut River Valley, in the area locals call the Tri-town area with Chester and Essex. It covers 13.51 square miles of land and had a population of 4,483 in our data. It borders Chester, Essex, Westbrook and Lyme. The Connecticut River forms the town's eastern border.
The town was part of Saybrook until 1947, when Saybrook was renamed Deep River after the stream that once powered local mills. From about 1840 to 1940 much of the ivory imported into the United States went to Deep River, where Pratt, Read and Company made products from it. The Pratt, Read and Company Factory Complex, the Deep River Freight Station and Deep River Town Hall are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Deep River Center and Winthrop are the principal communities. Main Street runs through the village, with the town hall at 174 Main Street.
The town lists many preserves and fields, including Devitt Field, Plattwood Park, Florence Bidwell Sanctuary, Whittlesey Brook Preserve, Pendleton-Grossman Preserve, Rattling Valley Ridge Preserve, Millstone Hill Sanctuary and George C. Lyon Nature Preserve.
The Deep River Historical Society at 245 Main Street keeps rotating exhibits in the 1841 Stone House. The Deep River Ancient Muster and Parade, a fife and drum gathering, is held on the third Saturday in July and runs along Main Street to Devitt Field. The Lace Factory on River Street is an event venue on the river, and Scotts' orchard on Kelsey Hill Road offers pick-your-own apples.
Getting around from Deep River
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 48 min | 36 |
| New Haven | 42 min | 26 |
| Stamford | 97 min | 70 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 151 min | 105 |
| Boston | 161 min | 132 |
| Providence | 101 min | 82 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 69 min | 50 |
Rail stations nearby
- Westbrook 5.7 mi Shore Line East, CTrail Hartford Line
- Clinton 6.7 mi Shore Line East, CTrail Hartford Line
- Old Saybrook 7 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
Highways and routes
Route 9 serves the town at Exit 7, which connects to Route 80 and Deep River Center. Route 154 also runs through town. The Estuary Transit District provides local bus service with connections to the Old Saybrook train station.
Drive times from our data: New Haven is 42 minutes (26 miles), Hartford 48 minutes (36 miles), Bradley Airport 69 minutes (50 miles), Providence 101 minutes (82 miles), Stamford 97 minutes (70 miles), Midtown Manhattan 151 minutes (105 miles) and Boston 161 minutes (132 miles). Nearby rail stations are Westbrook (5.7 miles straight line), Clinton (6.7 miles) and Old Saybrook (7 miles), served by Shore Line East, the CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak at Old Saybrook.
Schools in Deep River
3 public schools in Deep River School District and Regional School District 04. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Deep River
Middle 1
- John Winthrop
High school 1
- Valley Regional High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Deep River School District and Regional School District 04 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 Deep River
Open Deep River in Google Maps →Eat and drink 4
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Coffee shop on Main Street that roasts its own coffee blends.
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Main Street restaurant serving an all-day menu and a kids' menu.
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Main Street bar and restaurant with a dinner menu, burgers, cocktails, daily specials and reservations.
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Organic farm with a cafe, baked goods, produce, farm animals and an outdoor play area.
Things to do and see 3
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Local history museum in the 1841 Stone House with rotating exhibits, a Carriage House and a Bleach House from the ivory era.
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Pick-your-own apple orchard open Monday through Saturday in season.
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Converted industrial building on the river used as a wedding and event venue, with a waterfront deck.
Parks, preserves and trails 18
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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.
Deep River housing market
Over the last 12 months, 67 homes sold in Deep River with a median sale price of $430,000 and a median of 11 days on market. There are 11 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $286 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is down 4.4% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2 months.
Deep River's town-wide property tax rate is 22.59 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,800 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 Deep River
What is the median home price in Deep River, CT?
The median sale price in Deep River is $430,000, based on 67 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Deep River, CT?
Deep River's town-wide property tax rate is 22.59 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,800 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Deep River, CT from Hartford?
Deep River is about 36 miles and a 48-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Deep River, CT from New York City?
Deep River is about 105 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 151-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Deep River, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Westbrook (Shore Line East, CTrail Hartford Line) about 5.7 miles from the center of Deep River. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Deep River, CT?
Deep River has about 4,483 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 13.5 square miles.
How many public schools are in Deep River, CT?
Deep River has 3 public schools in Deep River School District and Regional School District 04. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Deep River, CT?
There are 11 homes for sale in Deep River right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Where is Deep River?
Deep River is in Middlesex County on the Connecticut River. It borders Chester, Essex, Westbrook and Lyme.
What is the Deep River Ancient Muster?
It is a fife and drum corps gathering held on the third Saturday in July. The parade runs along Main Street to Devitt Field.
Which train stations are near Deep River?
Westbrook, Clinton and Old Saybrook are the nearest, 5.7, 6.7 and 7 miles away in a straight line. Old Saybrook is served by the CTrail Hartford Line, Shore Line East and Amtrak.
Is there public bus service in Deep River?
The Estuary Transit District provides local bus service, with connections to the Old Saybrook train station.
What is Deep River known for historically?
From about 1840 to 1940 the town was a center of ivory manufacturing, led by Pratt, Read and Company. The Deep River Historical Society has an exhibit space with a Bleach House from that period.
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