Living in Hampton, CT
Hampton is a Windham County town of 25.09 square miles on Route 97, with the Hampton Hill Historic District, Trail Wood sanctuary and large areas of state forest.
Hampton at a glance
- Median sale price
- $407,500−6.6% vs last year 28 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 21.48 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$6,100 median-priced home
- Population
- 1,759 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 25.1 sq mi 70 per sq mi
What it is like in Hampton
Hampton is in Windham County in northeastern Connecticut and borders Chaplin, Brooklyn, Scotland, Canterbury and Pomfret. It covers 25.09 square miles of land and has a population of 1,759. Less than 10 percent of the land is developed, according to CT Visit. Hampton was incorporated in 1786 from parts of Pomfret, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Mansfield and Windham.
The Congregational Church is the second-oldest church in Connecticut still in use, with portions dating to 1754. A house known as The House the Women Built was constructed in 1776 by local young women while the men served in the Continental Army, and a liberty pole at Clark's Corner, erected in 1849, lists distances to Hartford and other towns. The Hampton Hill Historic District (1982) and the Hemlock Glen Industrial Archeological District (2007) are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Naturalist Edwin Way Teale lived on his Trail Wood farm in Hampton from 1959 until his death in 1980. The property is now Trail Wood, the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary, managed by the Connecticut Audubon Society. Natchaug State Forest and James L. Goodwin State Forest, with its conservation education center, are among the preserved land in and around town, along with Little River Wildlife Area, Cohantic Ledges and boat launches at Hampton Reservoir and Pine Acres Lake.
CT Visit also lists the Burnham-Hibbard House, a historic house, Quiet Corner Winery and Hidden Springs Horse Rescue in Hampton. The Hampton Antiquarian and Historical Society holds its annual meeting at the Hampton Community Center.
Getting around from Hampton
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 55 min | 39 |
| New Haven | 94 min | 74 |
| Stamford | 147 min | 112 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 200 min | 147 |
| Boston | 113 min | 82 |
| Providence | 54 min | 37 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 74 min | 51 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Connecticut Route 97 runs through town, and Town Hall is at 164 Main Street. Drive times: Providence 54 minutes (37 miles), Hartford 55 minutes (39 miles), Bradley Airport 74 minutes (51 miles), New Haven 94 minutes (74 miles), Boston 113 minutes (82 miles) and New York City Midtown 200 minutes (147 miles).
No rail stations are listed within range of the town in our data.
Schools in Hampton
1 public school in Hampton School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Hampton
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Hampton 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 Hampton
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Village general store selling baked bread, groceries, homemade frozen meals and gifts, with a soda fountain.
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Winery with a tasting room and wine sales, plus weekend live music and visiting food trucks.
Parks, preserves and trails 16
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.
Hampton housing market
Over the last 12 months, 28 homes sold in Hampton with a median sale price of $407,500 and a median of 12 days on market. There are 9 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $249 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is down 6.6% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 3.9 months.
Hampton's town-wide property tax rate is 21.48 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,100 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 Hampton
What is the median home price in Hampton, CT?
The median sale price in Hampton is $407,500, based on 28 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Hampton, CT?
Hampton's town-wide property tax rate is 21.48 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,100 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Hampton, CT from Hartford?
Hampton is about 39 miles and a 55-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Hampton, CT from New York City?
Hampton is about 147 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 200-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Hampton, CT?
Hampton has about 1,759 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 25.1 square miles.
How many public schools are in Hampton, CT?
Hampton has 1 public school in Hampton 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 Hampton, CT?
There are 9 homes for sale in Hampton right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
What is Trail Wood?
Trail Wood is the former farm of naturalist Edwin Way Teale, who lived there from 1959 to 1980. It is now a nature sanctuary managed by the Connecticut Audubon Society.
What highway runs through Hampton?
Connecticut Route 97.
What is the oldest building in Hampton?
The Congregational Church, which is the second-oldest church in Connecticut still in use, has portions dating to 1754.
How far is Hampton from Hartford?
Hartford is 39 miles and about 55 minutes by car. Providence is 37 miles and 54 minutes.
Which towns border Hampton?
Chaplin, Brooklyn, Scotland, Canterbury and Pomfret.
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