Living in Goshen, CT
Goshen is a 43-square-mile town in central Litchfield County where Routes 4 and 63 meet, with a historic center, Mohawk State Forest land and the Goshen Fair.
Goshen at a glance
- Median sale price
- $664,000+3.4% vs last year 27 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 16.70 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$7,800 median-priced home
- Population
- 3,265 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 43.6 sq mi 75 per sq mi
What it is like in Goshen
Goshen is in central Litchfield County, in the Northwest Hills. It covers 43.63 square miles, had a population of 3,265, and borders Cornwall, Torrington, Litchfield, Canaan, Norfolk and Warren.
The town was incorporated in 1739. Local gunmakers produced guns here during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. A large part of Mohawk State Forest lies within the town. Its principal communities are Goshen Center and West Goshen.
Historic sites include the Goshen Historic District, the West Goshen Historic District and the Hervey Brooks Pottery Shop and Kiln Site, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Listed open spaces include Ivy Mountain State Park, John A. Minetto State Park and the Richard Croft Memorial Preserve of the Connecticut Audubon Society.
The Goshen Fair is held on Labor Day weekend at the Goshen Fairgrounds, 116 Old Middle Street, and the Goshen Stampede takes place on Father's Day weekend. Sunset Meadow Vineyards on Route 63 offers tastings, and Nodine's Smokehouse at 39 North Street sells smoked meats and sandwiches.
Getting around from Goshen
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 54 min | 34 |
| New Haven | 70 min | 50 |
| Stamford | 105 min | 79 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 147 min | 104 |
| Boston | 176 min | 134 |
| Providence | 152 min | 108 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 74 min | 42 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Route 4 runs east-west through town toward Torrington and Cornwall. Route 63 runs north-south toward Litchfield and South Canaan.
Drive times: Hartford 54 minutes (34 miles), Bradley Airport 74 minutes (42 miles), New Haven 70 minutes (50 miles), Stamford 105 minutes (79 miles), and New York City (Midtown) 147 minutes (104 miles).
Schools in Goshen
2 public schools in Regional School District 06 and Regional School District 20. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Goshen Center
Other 1
- Goshen Center School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Regional School District 06 and Regional School District 20 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 Goshen
Open Goshen in Google Maps →Eat and drink 2
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Retail store at the original farm selling smoked meats, fish, cheese, sandwiches and soups.
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Chocolate shop on a working farm, with a farm and stable open Thursday to Sunday.
Things to do and see 3
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Fairgrounds on Route 63 that host the Goshen Fair on Labor Day weekend and other agricultural events.
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Farm selling pasture-raised meats, eggs, local foods and trees, with a seasonal pick-your-own flower garden.
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Vineyard and winery on Route 63 offering tastings, food and drink service, and a gift shop.
Parks, preserves and trails 9
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.
Goshen housing market
Over the last 12 months, 27 homes sold in Goshen with a median sale price of $664,000 and a median of 40 days on market. There are 15 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $305 per square foot. The typical home sold for 98% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 3.4% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 6.7 months.
Goshen's town-wide property tax rate is 16.70 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,800 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 Goshen
What is the median home price in Goshen, CT?
The median sale price in Goshen is $664,000, based on 27 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Goshen, CT?
Goshen's town-wide property tax rate is 16.70 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,800 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Goshen, CT from Hartford?
Goshen is about 34 miles and a 54-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Goshen, CT from New York City?
Goshen is about 104 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 147-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Goshen, CT?
Goshen has about 3,265 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 43.6 square miles.
How many public schools are in Goshen, CT?
Goshen has 2 public schools in Regional School District 06 and Regional School District 20. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Goshen, CT?
There are 15 homes for sale in Goshen right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Which roads cross Goshen?
Route 4 runs east-west and Route 63 runs north-south.
When is the Goshen Fair?
On Labor Day weekend at the Goshen Fairgrounds, 116 Old Middle Street.
How far is Goshen from Hartford?
34 miles, about 54 minutes by car. Bradley Airport is 42 miles, about 74 minutes.
What historic sites are in Goshen?
The Goshen Historic District, West Goshen Historic District and the Hervey Brooks Pottery Shop and Kiln Site.
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