Living in Haddam, CT
Haddam is a Middlesex County town on the lower Connecticut River, with the villages of Higganum, Tylerville and Haddam Neck and several state parks and preserves.
Haddam at a glance
- Median sale price
- $512,500+7.9% vs last year 74 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 24.98 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$9,000 median-priced home
- Population
- 8,806 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 43.9 sq mi 200 per sq mi
What it is like in Haddam
Haddam is in Middlesex County in the lower Connecticut River Valley. The town covers 43.94 square miles of land and had a population of 8,806 in our data. The Connecticut River runs through the middle of town, and Haddam is the only Connecticut town the river divides in this way.
The town was incorporated in 1668. For its first two centuries the river was its main source of income and transportation. West of the river are the villages of Higganum, Shailerville, Tylerville and Hidden Lake. East of the river is Haddam Neck. Cockaponset State Forest lies partly in the town.
Historic sites include the Higganum Landing and Haddam Center historic districts, both on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Thankful Arnold House Museum on Hayden Hill Road. The decommissioned Connecticut Yankee Nuclear Power Plant stood in Haddam Neck.
Haddam has several state parks and preserves: Seven Falls State Park, Haddam Meadows State Park, Eagle Landing State Park and George Dudley Seymour State Park. Local preserves include Fenwood Preserve, Dickinson Preserve, Swan Hill Preserve and the Alyce and Robert Schulte Preserve. Great Hill Park and Meeting House Green are also in town.
Food options include Bridge Street Breakfast & Lunch on Saybrook Road, Deb's Restaurant near Seven Falls State Park, and Chenzo's Italian Kitchen & Bar on Killingworth Road in Higganum. The Haddam Historical Society runs the Thankful Arnold House Museum, which is open year-round on a posted schedule. Cold Goats Farm in Haddam Neck offers farm visits by appointment.
Getting around from Haddam
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 34 min | 25 |
| New Haven | 49 min | 36 |
| Stamford | 102 min | 74 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 155 min | 109 |
| Boston | 153 min | 124 |
| Providence | 108 min | 89 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 56 min | 39 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Route 9 runs along the river through Haddam, with exits at Beaver Meadow Road and Route 81. Route 154 runs through town on the west bank of the river and ends in Higganum. It is a state scenic road for a 9.16-mile section in Haddam.
Drive times from our data: Hartford is 34 minutes (25 miles), New Haven 49 minutes (36 miles), Bradley Airport 56 minutes (39 miles), Providence 108 minutes (89 miles), Boston 153 minutes (124 miles) and Midtown Manhattan 155 minutes (109 miles). No rail stations are listed for the town in our data.
Schools in Haddam
2 public schools in Regional School District 17. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Burr District
High school 1
- Haddam-Killingworth High 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 17 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 Haddam
Open Haddam in Google Maps →Eat and drink 3
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Dine-in and takeout spot serving breakfast and lunch, open Tuesday through Sunday.
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Italian restaurant serving small plates, salads and pizza, with a cocktail and wine list and pickup or delivery.
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Diner-style restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, with a patio beside Seven Falls State Park.
Things to do and see 2
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Working sheep and Angora goat farm producing fleeces and yarn, with farm visits by appointment.
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Historic house museum run by the Haddam Historical Society, with furnished period rooms and an herb garden.
Parks, preserves and trails 32
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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.
Haddam housing market
Over the last 12 months, 74 homes sold in Haddam with a median sale price of $512,500 and a median of 9 days on market. There are 20 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $255 per square foot. The typical home sold for 104% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 7.9% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 3.2 months.
Haddam's town-wide property tax rate is 24.98 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $9,000 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 Haddam
What is the median home price in Haddam, CT?
The median sale price in Haddam is $512,500, based on 74 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Haddam, CT?
Haddam's town-wide property tax rate is 24.98 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $9,000 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Haddam, CT from Hartford?
Haddam is about 25 miles and a 34-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Haddam, CT from New York City?
Haddam is about 109 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 155-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Haddam, CT?
Haddam has about 8,806 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 43.9 square miles.
How many public schools are in Haddam, CT?
Haddam has 2 public schools in Regional School District 17. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Haddam, CT?
There are 20 homes for sale in Haddam right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Where is Haddam located?
Haddam is in Middlesex County on the lower Connecticut River. It borders Chester, East Hampton, Durham, Killingworth and East Haddam.
What villages are in Haddam?
West of the river are Higganum, Shailerville, Tylerville and Hidden Lake. Haddam Neck is east of the river.
What state parks are in Haddam?
Seven Falls, Haddam Meadows, Eagle Landing and George Dudley Seymour state parks are in Haddam, and Cockaponset State Forest extends into the town.
How far is Haddam from Hartford and New Haven?
Hartford is about 25 miles and 34 minutes by car. New Haven is about 36 miles and 49 minutes.
What historic sites can I visit in Haddam?
The Thankful Arnold House Museum at 14 Hayden Hill Road is run by the Haddam Historical Society. The Haddam Center and Higganum Landing historic districts are on the National Register of Historic Places.
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