Living in East Hampton, CT
East Hampton is a Middlesex County town of about 36 square miles built around Lake Pocotopaug, with Route 16, the Air Line rail trail and a history of bell making.
East Hampton at a glance
- Median sale price
- $437,750+1.8% vs last year 177 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 27.79 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$8,500 median-priced home
- Population
- 13,109 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 35.7 sq mi 368 per sq mi
What it is like in East Hampton
East Hampton is in Middlesex County and borders Portland, Marlborough, Haddam, Middletown, Colchester, East Haddam and Glastonbury. The facts on file give a land area of 35.65 square miles and a population of 13,109. Most of the town's water area is Lake Pocotopaug, and Hurd State Park, Meshomasic State Forest and Salmon River State Forest lie within its limits.
Settlers arrived in 1739 and the town was incorporated in 1767 as Chatham. It was renamed East Hampton in 1915. The first bell factory was built in 1808, which gave the town the nickname Belltown, USA. Its communities include Cobalt, Middle Haddam and the Lake Pocotopaug area.
Airline State Park is a rail trail with its southern trailhead on Main Street in the village center, and the Shenipsit Trail starts in Cobalt. Other outdoor sites from the town facts include Sears Park, Jones Beach, Hurd State Park, Loos Pond Conservation Area, Pine Brook Falls Preserve and the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge.
Comstock Covered Bridge crosses the Salmon River near Route 16, and the Chatham Historical Society Museum & School House at 6 Bevin Boulevard opens the first Sunday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. Angelico's Lake House on North Main Street serves lakeside meals. The Middle Haddam Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Getting around from East Hampton
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 34 min | 22 |
| New Haven | 55 min | 36 |
| Stamford | 107 min | 74 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 160 min | 110 |
| Boston | 145 min | 111 |
| Providence | 92 min | 68 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 55 min | 36 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Route 16 runs through town, and Main Street is the center of the village. The facts on file list no rail station in East Hampton.
By car, Hartford is 34 minutes (22 miles), New Haven 55 minutes (36 miles), Bradley Airport 55 minutes (36 miles), Providence 92 minutes, Boston 145 minutes and Midtown Manhattan 160 minutes (110 miles).
Schools in East Hampton
4 public schools in East Hampton School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 2
- Center
- Memorial
Middle 1
- East Hampton
High school 1
- East Hampton High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up East Hampton 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 East Hampton
Open East Hampton in Google Maps →Eat and drink 2
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Lakeside restaurant on North Main Street serving pasta, seafood, steaks and burgers.
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Thai and Chinese restaurant with gluten-free dishes marked on the menu, catering and delivery within 8 miles.
Things to do and see 2
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Local history museum and schoolhouse with a bell collection, open the first Sunday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m.
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Covered bridge over the Salmon River near Route 16, the only one remaining in eastern Connecticut.
Parks, preserves and trails 16
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.
East Hampton housing market
Over the last 12 months, 177 homes sold in East Hampton with a median sale price of $437,750 and a median of 8 days on market. There are 35 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $248 per square foot. The typical home sold for 102% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 1.8% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.4 months.
East Hampton's town-wide property tax rate is 27.79 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,500 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 East Hampton
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Questions about East Hampton
What is the median home price in East Hampton, CT?
The median sale price in East Hampton is $437,750, based on 177 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in East Hampton, CT?
East Hampton's town-wide property tax rate is 27.79 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,500 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is East Hampton, CT from Hartford?
East Hampton is about 22 miles and a 34-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is East Hampton, CT from New York City?
East Hampton is about 110 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 160-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of East Hampton, CT?
East Hampton has about 13,109 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 35.7 square miles.
How many public schools are in East Hampton, CT?
East Hampton has 4 public schools in East Hampton 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 East Hampton, CT?
There are 35 homes for sale in East Hampton right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Why is East Hampton called Belltown?
Bell manufacturing began here in 1808 and the town became known as Belltown, USA.
How far is East Hampton from Hartford?
Hartford is 22 miles, about 34 minutes by car.
What is Lake Pocotopaug?
It is the lake that makes up most of the town's water area and sits near the village center.
Is there a rail trail?
Yes, Airline State Park has its southern trailhead on Main Street in the village center.
Which towns border East Hampton?
Portland, Marlborough, Haddam, Middletown, Colchester, East Haddam and Glastonbury.
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