Living in Eastford, CT
Eastford is a Windham County town of 28.92 square miles on US Route 44, with Natchaug State Forest, Frog Rock Roadside Park and the Phoenixville mill village.
Eastford at a glance
- Median sale price
- $387,500+15.9% vs last year 30 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 22.20 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$6,000 median-priced home
- Population
- 1,706 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 28.9 sq mi 59 per sq mi
What it is like in Eastford
Eastford is in Windham County in northeastern Connecticut and borders Ashford, Woodstock, Pomfret, Chaplin and Union. It covers 28.92 square miles of land and has a population of 1,706. It was incorporated in 1847 when it separated from Ashford, and the name refers to its location east of Ashford.
Its principal communities are Phoenixville, East Phoenixville and North Ashford. Phoenixville grew up around a twine mill built in 1831 on the Still River. Four sites are on the National Register of Historic Places: the Benjamin Bosworth House, the Natchaug Forest Lumber Shed, the Sumner-Carpenter House and the Union Society of Phoenixville House.
Natchaug State Forest has hiking, walking and horse trails, picnic areas and a campground. Nathaniel Lyon Memorial State Park, Yale-Myers Forest, Crystal Pond Park and the Halls Pond Boat Launch are also in town. Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union general killed in the Civil War, is buried in his family plot in Eastford. Frog Rock is a rest stop and roadside attraction on US Route 44.
CT Visit lists Buell's Orchard, a family-owned farm with seasonal produce and an annual harvest festival, and Town Line Tree Farm as places to visit.
Getting around from Eastford
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 53 min | 36 |
| New Haven | 96 min | 71 |
| Stamford | 148 min | 109 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 202 min | 145 |
| Boston | 104 min | 77 |
| Providence | 61 min | 39 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 69 min | 46 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
U.S. Route 44 is the major highway through Eastford. Drive times: Hartford 53 minutes (36 miles), Providence 61 minutes (39 miles), Bradley Airport 69 minutes (46 miles), New Haven 96 minutes (71 miles), Boston 104 minutes (77 miles) and New York City Midtown 202 minutes (145 miles).
No rail stations are listed within range of the town in our data.
Schools in Eastford
1 public school in Eastford School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Other 1
- Eastford Elementary School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Eastford 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 Eastford
Open Eastford in Google Maps →Things to do and see 1
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Farm with pick-your-own fruit and pumpkins, a farm market and an annual harvest festival.
Parks, preserves and trails 5
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.
Eastford housing market
Over the last 12 months, 30 homes sold in Eastford with a median sale price of $387,500 and a median of 16 days on market. There are 11 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $238 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 15.9% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 4.4 months.
Eastford's town-wide property tax rate is 22.20 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,000 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 Eastford
What is the median home price in Eastford, CT?
The median sale price in Eastford is $387,500, based on 30 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Eastford, CT?
Eastford's town-wide property tax rate is 22.20 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,000 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Eastford, CT from Hartford?
Eastford is about 36 miles and a 53-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Eastford, CT from New York City?
Eastford is about 145 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 202-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Eastford, CT?
Eastford has about 1,706 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 28.9 square miles.
How many public schools are in Eastford, CT?
Eastford has 1 public school in Eastford 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 Eastford, CT?
There are 11 homes for sale in Eastford right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
What is Frog Rock?
A rest stop and roadside attraction on US Route 44 in Eastford.
What state forest is in Eastford?
Natchaug State Forest, which has hiking, walking and horse trails, picnic areas and campgrounds.
What highway serves Eastford?
US Route 44.
Who is buried in Eastford?
Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union general killed in the Civil War, is buried in his family plot in town.
Which towns border Eastford?
Ashford, Woodstock, Pomfret, Chaplin and Union.
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