Living in Glastonbury, CT
Glastonbury is a Hartford County town of 35,553 residents covering 51.26 square miles, with a historic district on Main Street, farms in South Glastonbury and Glastonbury Boulevard dining.
Glastonbury at a glance
- Median sale price
- $557,500−3.5% vs last year 416 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 33.73 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$13,200 median-priced home
- Population
- 35,553 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 51.3 sq mi 694 per sq mi
What it is like in Glastonbury
Glastonbury is in Hartford County, about 10 miles and 19 minutes by car from Hartford. It covers 51.26 square miles and had a population of 35,553. It borders Manchester, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Marlborough, Portland, Cromwell and East Hampton.
Local history is concentrated in South Glastonbury, where the Historical Society of Glastonbury runs the Welles-Shipman-Ward House at 972 Main Street. The house dates to 1755 and hosts tours and seasonal events.
Farmland remains in town. Rose's Berry Farm on Matson Hill Road offers pick-your-own berries, and the town health department keeps a directory of local farms.
The town lists these parks and recreation sites: Welles Park, Clark Field, Rotary Field, Woodbridge Park, Ferry Landing Park, Richard H. Ross Field, Addison Park, Glastonbury Memorial Park, Hubbard Green Park, Butler Field and Taylor Family Circle. Grange Pool, Minnechaug Golf Course and Glastonbury Hills Country Club are also in town. Cotton Hollow Preserve, with the ruins of 18th and 19th century mills, is another outdoor stop.
Restaurants cluster in two areas. Main Street in South Glastonbury has Sayulita, Cotton Hollow Kitchen and Char Koon. Glastonbury Boulevard and Hebron Avenue have J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood, Max Fish and Bricco Trattoria.
Getting around from Glastonbury
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 19 min | 10 |
| New Haven | 56 min | 41 |
| Stamford | 109 min | 80 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 162 min | 115 |
| Boston | 136 min | 107 |
| Providence | 95 min | 70 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 41 min | 23 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Hartford is 10 miles and 19 minutes away by car. New Haven is 41 miles (56 minutes), Providence 70 miles (95 minutes), Boston 107 miles (136 minutes), Stamford 80 miles (109 minutes) and Midtown New York 115 miles (162 minutes). Bradley Airport is 23 miles and 41 minutes away.
Hebron Avenue and Main Street are the main roads for the dining and shopping areas named above,.
Schools in Glastonbury
9 public schools in Glastonbury School District and Capitol Region Education Council. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 6
- Buttonball Lane
- Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet
- Hebron Avenue
- Hopewell
- Naubuc
- Nayaug
Middle 2
- Gideon Welles
- Smith
High school 1
- Glastonbury High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Glastonbury 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 Glastonbury
Open Glastonbury in Google Maps →Eat and drink 12
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Bistro and tavern with a menu of small plates, seafood, steak, burgers and desserts, plus a wine list.
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Italian trattoria on Hebron Avenue with outdoor seating, listed as open year-round.
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Pacific Rim restaurant in a South Glastonbury shopping plaza on Main Street.
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Comfort-food restaurant on Main Street in South Glastonbury.
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Bakery and cafe serving breads, pastries, breakfast and sandwiches, open daily from 7am to 4pm.
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Farm brewery in a tobacco barn with a taproom open Thursday through Sunday.
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Steakhouse on Glastonbury Boulevard serving wood-fired steaks and seafood.
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Seafood restaurant on Glastonbury Boulevard that is named on the state's Connecticut Oyster Trail.
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Italian and American bakery selling bagels, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, stuffed breads and custom cakes.
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Mexican-American restaurant on Main Street in South Glastonbury, open for dinner on weekdays.
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Pizzeria serving wood-fired pizzas, Italian-American dishes, beer, wine and cocktails.
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American restaurant with Latin and Asian influences, a full bar and a breakfast menu.
Things to do and see 4
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Farm with pick-your-own fruit, a bakery, farm stands, greenhouse plants and a CSA program.
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Pick-your-own berry farm on Matson Hill Road in South Glastonbury.
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House museum built in 1755, run by the Historical Society of Glastonbury, with tours and seasonal events.
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Family orchard selling fresh fruit and unpasteurized cider, with a summer fruit share.
Parks, preserves and trails 197
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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.
Glastonbury housing market
Over the last 12 months, 416 homes sold in Glastonbury with a median sale price of $557,500 and a median of 7 days on market. There are 43 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $266 per square foot. The typical home sold for 103% of its list price, and the median sale price is down 3.5% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.2 months.
Glastonbury's town-wide property tax rate is 33.73 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $13,200 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 Glastonbury
What is the median home price in Glastonbury, CT?
The median sale price in Glastonbury is $557,500, based on 416 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Glastonbury, CT?
Glastonbury's town-wide property tax rate is 33.73 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $13,200 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Glastonbury, CT from Hartford?
Glastonbury is about 10 miles and a 19-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Glastonbury, CT from New York City?
Glastonbury is about 115 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 162-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Glastonbury, CT?
Glastonbury has about 35,553 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 51.3 square miles.
How many public schools are in Glastonbury, CT?
Glastonbury has 9 public schools in Glastonbury 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 Glastonbury, CT?
There are 43 homes for sale in Glastonbury right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Glastonbury from Hartford?
Hartford is 10 miles away, about 19 minutes by car.
How far is Glastonbury from Bradley Airport?
Bradley Airport is 23 miles away, about 41 minutes by car.
What historic sites are in Glastonbury?
The Welles-Shipman-Ward House at 972 Main Street dates to 1755 and is run by the Historical Society of Glastonbury.
Where can I pick fruit in Glastonbury?
Rose's Berry Farm on Matson Hill Road in South Glastonbury offers pick-your-own berries.
Which towns border Glastonbury?
Manchester, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Marlborough, Portland, Cromwell and East Hampton.
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