Living in Farmington, CT
Farmington is a Hartford County town of 28,189 residents on the Farmington River, about 10 miles west of Hartford, with Interstate 84, a historic village and Hill-Stead Museum.
Farmington at a glance
- Median sale price
- $463,000+2.4% vs last year 288 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 27.36 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$8,900 median-priced home
- Population
- 28,189 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 27.9 sq mi 1,010 per sq mi
What it is like in Farmington
Farmington is in Hartford County and covers 27.9 square miles. It borders Plainville, Avon, New Britain, West Hartford, Burlington and Newington. The Farmington River flows through the village of Unionville and then north toward Avon.
English settlers founded Farmington in 1640 and it was incorporated in 1645. Farmington Village on Main Street has colonial buildings, and Unionville in the northwest had water-powered factories along the river. Abolitionists operated Underground Railroad stops in town, and in 1841 the Amistad captives were housed in Farmington.
The town has a historic district listed in 1972, the Stanley-Whitman House at 37 High Street, and Hill-Stead Museum on Mountain Road. UConn Health and Tunxis Community College are also in town.
Hill-Stead Museum, a 1901 Colonial Revival house on 152 acres, hosts the Sunken Garden Poetry Festival. Town parks include Carrington Park, Yodkin-Morin Memorial Park, Quirk Park, Tunxis Mead Park and Colt Park, and the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail follows the old canal route. Shade Swamp Sanctuary and Farmington Memorial Forest are also in town.
Places to eat include Five Corners Bistro & Craft Bar on Colt Highway, Piccolo Arancio and Butchers & Bakers on Farmington Avenue, and Bamboo Asian Cuisine on Melrose Drive. Farmington Miniature Golf & Ice Cream Parlor is on Route 4, and golf is available at Westwoods Golf Course and the Country Club of Farmington.
Getting around from Farmington
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 18 min | 10 |
| New Haven | 46 min | 33 |
| Stamford | 98 min | 72 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 152 min | 108 |
| Boston | 141 min | 111 |
| Providence | 118 min | 85 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 43 min | 26 |
Rail stations nearby
- Berlin 7.6 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
Highways and routes
Interstate 84 has several interchanges in Farmington, along with U.S. Route 6 and Routes 4, 9, 10 and 177. CT Transit Hartford runs local buses. Hartford is 10 miles and 18 minutes by car, New Haven is 33 miles and 46 minutes, and Bradley Airport is 26 miles and 43 minutes away.
The nearest rail station is Berlin, 7.6 miles away in straight-line distance, with CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak service. Midtown New York City is 108 miles and 152 minutes by car, Boston is 111 miles and 141 minutes, and Providence is 85 miles and 118 minutes.
Schools in Farmington
7 public schools in Farmington School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 4
- East Farms
- Noah Wallace
- Union
- West District
Middle 2
- Irving A. Robbins
- West Woods Upper Elementary
High school 1
- Farmington High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Farmington 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 Farmington
Open Farmington in Google Maps →Eat and drink 6
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Restaurant serving Mandarin, Thai and Japanese dishes, sushi and bento boxes.
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American restaurant in The Exchange with coal-fired pizza, steaks and house-baked breads.
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New American restaurant on Colt Highway with craft cocktails and draft beer.
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Bakery and cafe on Farmington Avenue open daily, serving baked goods, breakfast and lunch, with brunch offerings.
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Restaurant on Scott Swamp Road.
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Italian restaurant on Farmington Avenue.
Things to do and see 3
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Miniature golf course with an ice cream parlor on Route 4.
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Museum in a 1901 Colonial Revival house on 152 acres, holding art and antiques.
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Living history museum about early Farmington in a house on High Street.
Parks, preserves and trails 41
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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.
Farmington housing market
Over the last 12 months, 288 homes sold in Farmington with a median sale price of $463,000 and a median of 8 days on market. There are 46 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $252 per square foot. The typical home sold for 102% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 2.4% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.9 months.
Farmington's town-wide property tax rate is 27.36 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,900 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 Farmington
What is the median home price in Farmington, CT?
The median sale price in Farmington is $463,000, based on 288 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Farmington, CT?
Farmington's town-wide property tax rate is 27.36 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,900 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Farmington, CT from Hartford?
Farmington is about 10 miles and a 18-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Farmington, CT from New York City?
Farmington is about 108 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 152-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Farmington, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Berlin (CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak) about 7.6 miles from the center of Farmington. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Farmington, CT?
Farmington has about 28,189 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 27.9 square miles.
How many public schools are in Farmington, CT?
Farmington has 7 public schools in Farmington 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 Farmington, CT?
There are 46 homes for sale in Farmington right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Farmington from Hartford?
Hartford is 10 miles and about 18 minutes by car.
Which highways serve Farmington?
Interstate 84 has several interchanges in town, along with U.S. Route 6 and Routes 4, 9, 10 and 177.
Where is the nearest train station?
Berlin station, 7.6 miles away in straight-line distance, has CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak service.
What historic sites are in Farmington?
The Stanley-Whitman House, Hill-Stead Museum and the Farmington Historic District, listed in 1972.
Which towns border Farmington?
Plainville, Avon, New Britain, West Hartford, Burlington and Newington.
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