Living in Ellington, CT
Ellington is a Tolland County town of 33.98 square miles with a historic Main Street district, Crystal Lake, and farms and orchards along Route 83.
Ellington at a glance
- Median sale price
- $445,000+2.3% vs last year 157 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 25.42 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$7,900 median-priced home
- Population
- 16,585 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 34.0 sq mi 488 per sq mi
What it is like in Ellington
Ellington covers 33.98 square miles in Tolland County and had 16,585 residents in the facts file. It borders Tolland, Vernon, Somers, East Windsor, Stafford, South Windsor and Willington.
The town center around Main Street is the Ellington Center Historic District, on the National Register of Historic Places. Hall Memorial Library at 93 Main Street opened in 1903, and the Ellington Historical Society runs the Nellie McKnight Museum at 70 Main Street.
Route 83 runs through town. Kloter Farms is on West Road, and Johnny Appleseed's Farm, a pick-your-own orchard, is nearby.
Crystal Lake has boating, swimming and fishing, and a state boat launch. Arbor Park hosts the summer Ellington Farmers' Market and Summer Concert Series. Other places include Brookside Park, Sandy Beach, Veterans Memorial Park, Hockanum River Trails and preserves such as Sunset Hill Preserve, Kimball Forest and Shenipsit Woods Preserve.
Ellington Ridge Country Club and Rolling Meadows Country Club each have an 18-hole course. LuAnn's Bakery & Cafe on Somers Road and Trattoria da Lepri on West Road are among the places to eat. The Historical Society holds Ellington Farm Day at the Nellie McKnight Museum.
Getting around from Ellington
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 29 min | 19 |
| New Haven | 72 min | 55 |
| Stamford | 124 min | 93 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 178 min | 128 |
| Boston | 115 min | 85 |
| Providence | 98 min | 64 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 34 min | 15 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
From the facts file, Hartford is 19 miles (29 minutes) by road and Bradley Airport is 15 miles (34 minutes). New Haven is 55 miles (72 minutes), Boston 85 miles (115 minutes) and Providence 64 miles (98 minutes). Midtown Manhattan is 128 miles (178 minutes).
The facts file lists no rail station near Ellington.
Schools in Ellington
5 public schools in Ellington School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 3
- Center
- Crystal Lake
- Windermere
Middle 1
- Ellington
High school 1
- Ellington High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Ellington 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 Ellington
Open Ellington in Google Maps →Eat and drink 5
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Specialty food shop that makes more than 15 varieties of ravioli in house.
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Bakery and cafe on Somers Road that began at farmers markets, serving breakfast, lunch and baked goods.
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Taqueria on Main Street serving Mexican food, with a liquor permit for margaritas and beer announced in March 2026.
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Restaurant and bar serving pub-style dishes with a full bar and a selection of moonshines.
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Italian restaurant in a West Road plaza serving dinner Tuesday to Saturday.
Things to do and see 4
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Public library on Main Street that opened in 1903 in a building given to the town as a memorial.
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Pick-your-own orchard and farm market with apples, peaches and seasonal pumpkins on Route 83.
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Maker of wooden sheds, garages and outdoor furniture, with an ice cream barn on the same property.
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Historic house museum run by the Ellington Historical Society, which also hosts Ellington Farm Day.
Parks, preserves and trails 55
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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.
Ellington housing market
Over the last 12 months, 157 homes sold in Ellington with a median sale price of $445,000 and a median of 8 days on market. There are 25 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 2.3% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.9 months.
Ellington's town-wide property tax rate is 25.42 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,900 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 Ellington
What is the median home price in Ellington, CT?
The median sale price in Ellington is $445,000, based on 157 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Ellington, CT?
Ellington's town-wide property tax rate is 25.42 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,900 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Ellington, CT from Hartford?
Ellington is about 19 miles and a 29-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Ellington, CT from New York City?
Ellington is about 128 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 178-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Ellington, CT?
Ellington has about 16,585 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 34.0 square miles.
How many public schools are in Ellington, CT?
Ellington has 5 public schools in Ellington 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 Ellington, CT?
There are 25 homes for sale in Ellington right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Ellington from Hartford?
Hartford is 19 miles and about 29 minutes by road. Bradley Airport is 15 miles and 34 minutes.
Is there a lake in Ellington?
Yes. Crystal Lake allows boating, swimming and fishing, and the town has a state boat launch there.
What is there to see in the center of Ellington?
The Ellington Center Historic District, Hall Memorial Library at 93 Main Street and the Nellie McKnight Museum at 70 Main Street.
Which towns border Ellington?
Tolland, Vernon, Somers, East Windsor, Stafford, South Windsor and Willington.
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