Living in Enfield, CT
Enfield is a Hartford County town of 33.33 square miles on the Massachusetts line, containing the villages of Thompsonville and Hazardville and the Scantic River.
Enfield at a glance
- Median sale price
- $346,000+8.1% vs last year 530 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 33.11 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$8,000 median-priced home
- Population
- 41,140 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 33.3 sq mi 1,234 per sq mi
What it is like in Enfield
Enfield is a town in Hartford County with a population of 41,140 and a land area of 33.33 square miles. It borders Somers, East Windsor, Suffield and Windsor Locks.
Hazardville grew up around gunpowder mills powered by the Scantic River. The first small black powder mill opened in 1835 in an area then called Powder Hollow, and the village took its name from Augustus George Hazard, who joined the company in 1837. The Hazardville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
The Enfield Historical Society's Old Town Hall Museum at 1294 Enfield Street (Route 5) displays artifacts from the gunpowder industry. Thompsonville, another village in town, has its own history in the carpet industry.
Town parks and open spaces in FACTS include the Enfield Town Green, Brainard Memorial Park, Whitacres Park, Powder Hollow Park, D'Aleo Park, Royce Memorial Park, Lafayette Park, Green Manor Park and Angelo Sferrazza Memorial Park. Grassmere Country Club is also in town.
Powder Hollow Brewery at 504 Hazard Avenue sits beside the Scantic River and opened in 2014. Trolio's Market at 323 Hazard Avenue is an Italian deli in Hazardville, and Figaro Restaurant at 90 Elm Street is just off Interstate 91. The Old Town Hall Museum is open on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through October, per the Historical Society's 2026 season announcement.
Getting around from Enfield
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 30 min | 20 |
| New Haven | 75 min | 57 |
| Stamford | 127 min | 95 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 181 min | 130 |
| Boston | 128 min | 91 |
| Providence | 115 min | 70 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 24 min | 9 |
Rail stations nearby
- Windsor Locks 5.1 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
Highways and routes
Interstate 91 passes through Enfield, and Route 5 runs along Enfield Street. Hartford is 30 minutes (20 miles) away by car, and Bradley Airport is 24 minutes (9 miles) away.
The nearest rail station in our data is Windsor Locks, 5.1 miles in a straight line, served by the CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak. Other drive times: New Haven 75 minutes, Providence 115 minutes, Boston 128 minutes, Stamford 127 minutes and Midtown New York City 181 minutes.
Schools in Enfield
9 public schools in Enfield School District and Capitol Region Education Council. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 6
- Edgar H. Parkman
- Eli Whitney
- Enfield Street
- Hazardville Memorial
- Henry Barnard
- Prudence Crandall
Middle 1
- John F. Kennedy
High school 2
- Academy of Computer Science and Engineering
- Enfield High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Enfield School District and Capitol Region Education Council 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 Enfield
Open Enfield in Google Maps →Eat and drink 11
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Mexican restaurant and cantina with weekday happy hour, takeout and delivery.
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Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with banquets and catering.
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Pizza and calzone restaurant also serving grinders, dinners, wraps and salads; closed Sunday and Monday.
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Diner serving breakfast, sandwiches, burgers and dinner plates, with catering.
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Pizzeria serving pizza, grinders, wings, burgers, pasta and salads, plus beer and wine.
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Italian-American restaurant near Interstate 91 with catering and banquet rooms.
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Pressed-sandwich restaurant offering catering; closed Sundays.
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Brewery and taproom beside the Scantic River, opened in 2014 as the town's first brewery.
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Restaurant with a menu of tacos and other Mexican-inspired dishes, opened in the former Aurora's Pizza space.
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Italian deli and market in Hazardville making sausages, meatballs, sandwiches and antipasti.
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Tavern with about 50 beers on tap, a food and wine menu, and party platters.
Things to do and see 1
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Local history museum in the former town hall, with exhibits on the Hazardville gunpowder industry; free admission.
Parks, preserves and trails 44
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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.
Enfield housing market
Over the last 12 months, 530 homes sold in Enfield with a median sale price of $346,000 and a median of 8 days on market. There are 58 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $222 per square foot. The typical home sold for 104% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 8.1% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.3 months.
Enfield's town-wide property tax rate is 33.11 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,000 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 Enfield
What is the median home price in Enfield, CT?
The median sale price in Enfield is $346,000, based on 530 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Enfield, CT?
Enfield's town-wide property tax rate is 33.11 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,000 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Enfield, CT from Hartford?
Enfield is about 20 miles and a 30-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Enfield, CT from New York City?
Enfield is about 130 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 181-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Enfield, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Windsor Locks (CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak) about 5.1 miles from the center of Enfield. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Enfield, CT?
Enfield has about 41,140 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 33.3 square miles.
How many public schools are in Enfield, CT?
Enfield has 9 public schools in Enfield School District and Capitol Region Education Council. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Enfield, CT?
There are 58 homes for sale in Enfield right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Enfield from Hartford and Bradley Airport?
Hartford is 20 miles and about 30 minutes by car. Bradley Airport is 9 miles and about 24 minutes.
What train station is closest to Enfield?
Windsor Locks, about 5.1 miles in a straight line, with CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak service.
What is Hazardville known for historically?
Gunpowder manufacturing powered by the Scantic River, beginning with a mill in 1835. The Hazardville Historic District was listed on the National Register in 1980.
Which towns border Enfield?
Somers, East Windsor, Suffield and Windsor Locks.
Where can I learn about local history?
The Enfield Historical Society's Old Town Hall Museum at 1294 Enfield Street is free to enter and open Sundays in season.
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