Living in Hartland, CT
Hartland is a Hartford County town of 1,921 residents on 32.99 square miles in the Northwest Hills, split into East and West Hartland by Barkhamsted Reservoir.
Hartland at a glance
- Median sale price
- $384,000−2.2% vs last year 26 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 23.75 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$6,400 median-priced home
- Population
- 1,921 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 33.0 sq mi 58 per sq mi
What it is like in Hartland
Hartland is in Hartford County, Connecticut, on the Massachusetts border, and borders Barkhamsted, Colebrook and Granby. It covers 32.99 square miles of land and had a population of 1,921 in our latest figures.
Barkhamsted Reservoir, about 11 miles long, runs through the middle of town and separates East and West Hartland, the town's two unincorporated areas. The Metropolitan District Commission owns the reservoir, which Saville Dam created in 1940, and Hartland Hollow was flooded when it filled.
Hartland was settled in 1754 and incorporated in 1761. More than 15,500 acres, over 70 percent of the town's land, is permanently designated open space.
Parts of Peoples State Forest, Tunxis State Forest and American Legion State Forest lie within Hartland. Other listed places include Howells Pond Boat Launch, a 14-acre pond with a state launch for non-motorized boats, Hartland Recreation Area, Berg Field, Bassett-Kell Preserve and Mill District Nature Preserve. Tunxis State Forest also has a headquarters house and a ski cabin.
The Hartland Historical Society runs the Gaylord House Museum at 141 Center Street in West Hartland, open the first Sunday of each month from May through October, 2:00 to 4:00 pm. The society also lists the Milo Coe Monument and Balanced Rock, on a farm in East Hartland, as places of interest.
Getting around from Hartland
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 63 min | 31 |
| New Haven | 96 min | 59 |
| Stamford | 132 min | 91 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 182 min | 122 |
| Boston | 172 min | 120 |
| Providence | 161 min | 108 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 57 min | 25 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Routes 20 and 179 serve the town, and Route 179 ends at Route 20 in East Hartland. The town hall is at 22 South Road in East Hartland.
Hartford is 31 miles and about 63 minutes away by car, and Bradley Airport is 25 miles and 57 minutes. New Haven is 59 miles and 96 minutes, New York City (Midtown) is 122 miles and 182 minutes, and Boston is 120 miles and 172 minutes. We found no rail station or bus service listed for the town.
Schools in Hartland
1 public school in Hartland School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Hartland
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Hartland 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 Hartland
Open Hartland in Google Maps →Things to do and see 1
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Six-room 1845 house run by the Hartland Historical Society, displaying colonial farming and woodworking tools and local artifacts.
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.
Hartland housing market
Over the last 12 months, 26 homes sold in Hartland with a median sale price of $384,000 and a median of 10 days on market. There are 4 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $208 per square foot. The typical home sold for 101% of its list price, and the median sale price is down 2.2% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.8 months.
Hartland's town-wide property tax rate is 23.75 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,400 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 Hartland
What is the median home price in Hartland, CT?
The median sale price in Hartland is $384,000, based on 26 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Hartland, CT?
Hartland's town-wide property tax rate is 23.75 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,400 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Hartland, CT from Hartford?
Hartland is about 31 miles and a 63-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Hartland, CT from New York City?
Hartland is about 122 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 182-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Hartland, CT?
Hartland has about 1,921 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 33.0 square miles.
How many public schools are in Hartland, CT?
Hartland has 1 public school in Hartland 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 Hartland, CT?
There are 4 homes for sale in Hartland right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Why are there an East and a West Hartland?
Barkhamsted Reservoir cuts through the middle of town and divides it into two unincorporated areas.
Which state forests are in Hartland?
Parts of Peoples, Tunxis and American Legion State Forests are in town.
When is the Gaylord House Museum open?
The Hartland Historical Society lists it as open the first Sunday of each month from May through October, 2:00 to 4:00 pm, or by arrangement.
Which towns border Hartland?
Barkhamsted, Colebrook and Granby.
How far is Hartland from Hartford?
Hartford is 31 miles away, about 63 minutes by car.
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