Living in Griswold, CT
Griswold is a New London County town on the Pachaug and Quinebaug rivers, with the borough of Jewett City, Hopeville Pond State Park and Interstate 395 along its edge.
Griswold at a glance
- Median sale price
- $371,000+22.3% vs last year 142 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 27.87 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$7,200 median-priced home
- Population
- 11,683 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 34.7 sq mi 337 per sq mi
What it is like in Griswold
Griswold is in New London County and borders Voluntown, Lisbon, Preston and Plainfield. It has 11,683 residents on 34.71 square miles of land area. The Pachaug and Quinebaug rivers run through it.
The town was originally the northern part of Preston. It was incorporated in 1815 and named for Governor Roger Griswold. Eliezer Jewett's late 18th-century mills gave Jewett City its name, and Jewett City became a borough in 1895. Villages include Doaneville, Glasgo, Hopeville and Pachaug.
Interstate 395 crosses the Quinebaug River near the town line and is named for M1 Garand rifle designer John Garand, who was from Griswold. Several sites are on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Ashland Mill Bridge and the Brewster Homestead.
Hopeville Pond State Park occupies the site of a former woolen mill. The Griswold Historical Society Museum is on the third floor of the Slater Library at 26 Main Street in Jewett City. River Ridge Golf Course is in town, and the town website lists Stepping Stone Ranch and Mount Misery in Pachaug State Forest.
Main Street in Jewett City has Mandarin Garden and Brewett City Pub. Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream on Shetucket Turnpike is a former dairy farm open from March through October, and Tulli's Tap House sits at River Ridge Golf Course on Preston Road. Boat launches are at Glasgo Pond, Hopeville Pond and Pachaug Pond.
Getting around from Griswold
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 64 min | 49 |
| New Haven | 83 min | 67 |
| Stamford | 137 min | 107 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 191 min | 142 |
| Boston | 117 min | 93 |
| Providence | 56 min | 43 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 85 min | 63 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Interstate 395 runs along the edge of Griswold. Providence is 43 miles and about 56 minutes by car, Hartford is 49 miles and 64 minutes, and New Haven is 67 miles and 83 minutes. Boston is 93 miles and about 117 minutes, New York City (Midtown) is 142 miles and 191 minutes, and Bradley Airport is 63 miles and 85 minutes.
Our data lists no rail station near Griswold.
Schools in Griswold
4 public schools in Griswold School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Griswold
Middle 1
- Griswold
High school 2
- Griswold High School
- Griswold Soule Street Academy
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Griswold 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 Griswold
Open Griswold in Google Maps →Eat and drink 5
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Pub on East Main Street in Jewett City.
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Ice cream stand on a former dairy farm, open March through October.
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Chinese restaurant on Main Street in Jewett City.
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Restaurant on Voluntown Road.
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Full-service restaurant and lounge at River Ridge Golf Course with outdoor seating.
Things to do and see 1
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Local history museum on the third floor of the Slater Library.
Parks, preserves and trails 11
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.
Griswold housing market
Over the last 12 months, 142 homes sold in Griswold with a median sale price of $371,000 and a median of 10 days on market. There are 26 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $237 per square foot. The typical home sold for 101% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 22.3% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.2 months.
Griswold's town-wide property tax rate is 27.87 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,200 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.
Homes for sale in Griswold
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Questions about Griswold
What is the median home price in Griswold, CT?
The median sale price in Griswold is $371,000, based on 142 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Griswold, CT?
Griswold's town-wide property tax rate is 27.87 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,200 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Griswold, CT from Hartford?
Griswold is about 49 miles and a 64-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Griswold, CT from New York City?
Griswold is about 142 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 191-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Griswold, CT?
Griswold has about 11,683 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 34.7 square miles.
How many public schools are in Griswold, CT?
Griswold has 4 public schools in Griswold 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 Griswold, CT?
There are 26 homes for sale in Griswold right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Is there a train station in Griswold?
No station is listed near the town in our data.
Which highway serves Griswold?
Interstate 395 crosses the Quinebaug River near the town line.
What is Jewett City?
Jewett City is the main borough in Griswold, named for the mills of Eliezer Jewett, and became a borough in 1895.
What is Hopeville Pond State Park?
It is a state park on the site of a former woolen mill, with a pond and boat launch.
How far is Griswold from Providence and Hartford?
Providence is 43 miles and about 56 minutes by car. Hartford is 49 miles and about 64 minutes.
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