Living in Hebron, CT
Hebron is a Tolland County town of 36.9 square miles incorporated in 1708, with Gay City State Park, the Air Line Trail and the Hebron Harvest Fair.
Hebron at a glance
- Median sale price
- $520,500+15.7% vs last year 92 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 36.96 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$13,500 median-priced home
- Population
- 9,254 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 36.9 sq mi 251 per sq mi
What it is like in Hebron
Hebron is a town in Tolland County with a population of 9,254 and a land area of 36.9 square miles. It borders Marlborough, Columbia, Andover, Colchester, Bolton and Lebanon.
The town was incorporated in 1708, and the Town of Hebron's visitor materials describe a National Register historic district at its center. Town Hall is at 15 Gilead Street (Route 85), and Main Street holds the town center's shops and cafes.
The Flour Girl Bakery & Cafe at 12-14 Main Street added a relocated cafe, an event space and a country store in 2025.
Gay City State Park, near the Hebron-Bolton line on Route 85, has swimming, picnic areas, hiking trails and the ruins of a former mill town. The Air Line Trail is reached off Route 85, and Burnt Hill Park is a town park of about 171 acres with trails near East Street. Holbrook Pond is a state-owned pond for fishing and boating, and Grayville Falls Park is off Grayville Road.
Blackledge Country Club on West Street and Tall Wood Country Club on North Street (Route 85N) are golf courses in town. The Hebron Harvest Fair is held each fall, and the town's tourism page also lists Maple Fest.
Getting around from Hebron
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 30 min | 21 |
| New Haven | 67 min | 52 |
| Stamford | 119 min | 90 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 173 min | 126 |
| Boston | 133 min | 102 |
| Providence | 80 min | 59 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 51 min | 34 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Route 85 runs through town, and Route 316 passes Veterans Memorial Park. By car, Hartford is 30 minutes (21 miles) away, Bradley Airport 51 minutes (34 miles) and New Haven 67 minutes (52 miles).
Providence is 80 minutes, Boston 133 minutes, Stamford 119 minutes and Midtown New York City 173 minutes (126 miles). No rail station is recorded for Hebron in our data.
Schools in Hebron
4 public schools in Hebron School District and Regional School District 08. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 2
- Gilead Hill
- Hebron
Middle 1
- RHAM
High school 1
- RHAM High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Hebron School District and Regional School District 08 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 Hebron
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Frozen dessert cafe serving hand-dipped ice cream, soft serve, frozen yogurt and Italian ice.
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Bakery and cafe serving sourdough bread, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, soups and sandwiches, with an event space called the Dooryard.
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Hebron housing market
Over the last 12 months, 92 homes sold in Hebron with a median sale price of $520,500 and a median of 7 days on market. There are 12 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $249 per square foot. The typical home sold for 103% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 15.7% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.6 months.
Hebron's town-wide property tax rate is 36.96 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $13,500 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 Hebron
What is the median home price in Hebron, CT?
The median sale price in Hebron is $520,500, based on 92 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Hebron, CT?
Hebron's town-wide property tax rate is 36.96 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $13,500 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Hebron, CT from Hartford?
Hebron is about 21 miles and a 30-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Hebron, CT from New York City?
Hebron is about 126 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 173-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Hebron, CT?
Hebron has about 9,254 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 36.9 square miles.
How many public schools are in Hebron, CT?
Hebron has 4 public schools in Hebron School District and Regional School District 08. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Hebron, CT?
There are 12 homes for sale in Hebron right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Hebron from Hartford?
Hartford is 21 miles and about 30 minutes by car.
Which towns border Hebron?
Marlborough, Columbia, Andover, Colchester, Bolton and Lebanon.
What state park is near Hebron center?
Gay City State Park, on Route 85 near the Hebron-Bolton town line, with swimming, picnic areas and hiking trails.
What annual events are held in Hebron?
The Hebron Harvest Fair in the fall and Maple Fest, both listed on the town's tourism page.
When was Hebron incorporated?
In 1708.
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