Living in Kent, CT
Kent is a Litchfield County town on the New York border, with a Main Street along U.S. Route 7, the Housatonic River and a section of the Appalachian Trail.
Kent at a glance
- Median sale price
- $576,000+16.8% vs last year 33 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 17.34 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$7,000 median-priced home
- Population
- 3,084 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 48.6 sq mi 63 per sq mi
What it is like in Kent
Kent is in the western part of Litchfield County, on the border with New York. It covers 48.58 square miles of land and had a population of 3,084 in the figures used for this guide.
The town was surveyed in 1737 and settled around 1739. The Housatonic River runs through it, and the western half holds Macedonia Brook State Park, the Schaghticoke Indian Reservation and a section of the Appalachian Trail.
Kent has several villages, including Kent Center, Bull's Bridge, Flanders, Kent Furnace, Macedonia, North Kent, South Kent and Schaghticoke. Kent Center runs along North and South Main Street, where galleries, restaurants and shops sit near Kent Green. It borders Warren, Washington, New Milford, Sharon, Cornwall and Sherman.
Outdoor places include Kent Falls State Park, known for a series of waterfalls, Macedonia Brook State Park, Kent Green, Kent Commons Park, Cobble Mountain, Currie Sanctuary, Iron Mountain Preserve and Emery Park. Lake Waramaug State Park and Bull's Bridge Golf Club are also on the town's list of parks. Bull's Bridge, an 1842 single-lane covered bridge, has riverside trails to waterfalls that connect to the Appalachian Trail.
On Main Street, the Kent Art Association Gallery holds juried shows in spring and fall. The Eric Sloane Museum, run by the state at 31 Kent Cornwall Road, is open weekends from May through October. Kingsley Tavern, Fife 'n Drum and 45 on Main are among the food and drink stops. Kent's Farmers Market meets at the Welcome Center at 3 Railroad Street.
Getting around from Kent
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 80 min | 50 |
| New Haven | 93 min | 57 |
| Stamford | 99 min | 61 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 129 min | 84 |
| Boston | 202 min | 150 |
| Providence | 179 min | 124 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 100 min | 59 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
U.S. Route 7 is the main north-south road through Kent, and Route 341 is the main east-west road, running east to Warren and west to the New York border. Drives are 80 minutes (50 miles) to Hartford, 93 minutes (57 miles) to New Haven and 99 minutes (61 miles) to Stamford. Midtown Manhattan is 129 minutes (84 miles) away and Bradley Airport is 100 minutes (59 miles).
Passenger rail service in Kent ended in 1974, and the Housatonic Railroad line now carries freight. The closest Metro-North stations are Harlem Valley-Wingdale and Dover Plains in New York. The Northwestern Connecticut Transit District runs a dial-a-ride bus service.
Schools in Kent
1 public school in Kent School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Kent Center
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Kent 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 Kent
Open Kent in Google Maps →Eat and drink 5
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Shop selling coffee, espresso, chocolates, baked goods and ice cream, formerly named Kent Coffee & Chocolate Company.
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Pizzeria on North Main Street open Wednesday through Sunday.
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Restaurant and inn on Route 7 across from Kent Green, with a dining room, a pub menu, a bar and live music.
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Working-farm brewery tasting room serving beer flights and pours, with cans and bottles to go.
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Tavern serving dinner and Saturday brunch built around produce from local farms, with craft beer, wine and cocktails.
Things to do and see 3
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Single-lane covered bridge over the Housatonic River, with riverside trails to waterfalls that join the Appalachian Trail.
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State-run museum of artist Eric Sloane's studio and early American tool collection, open weekends May through October.
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Art gallery in a two-story colonial house on Route 7, hosting juried spring and fall shows and member exhibitions.
Parks, preserves and trails 18
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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.
Kent housing market
Over the last 12 months, 33 homes sold in Kent with a median sale price of $576,000 and a median of 35 days on market. There are 18 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $361 per square foot. The typical home sold for 98% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 16.8% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 6.5 months.
Kent's town-wide property tax rate is 17.34 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,000 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 Kent
What is the median home price in Kent, CT?
The median sale price in Kent is $576,000, based on 33 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Kent, CT?
Kent's town-wide property tax rate is 17.34 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,000 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Kent, CT from Hartford?
Kent is about 50 miles and a 80-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Kent, CT from New York City?
Kent is about 84 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 129-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Kent, CT?
Kent has about 3,084 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 48.6 square miles.
How many public schools are in Kent, CT?
Kent has 1 public school in Kent 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 Kent, CT?
There are 18 homes for sale in Kent right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
What is there to do in Kent?
Visitors can hike at Kent Falls State Park, Macedonia Brook State Park and Bull's Bridge, walk a section of the Appalachian Trail, visit the Kent Art Association Gallery and the Eric Sloane Museum, and use Main Street's restaurants and shops.
How far is Kent from New York City?
Midtown Manhattan is 129 minutes (84 miles) by car.
Is there a train in Kent?
No. Passenger service ended in 1974. The nearest Metro-North stations are Harlem Valley-Wingdale and Dover Plains in New York.
Which major roads serve Kent?
U.S. Route 7 runs north-south through town and Route 341 runs east-west to Warren and the New York border.
Which towns border Kent?
Warren, Washington, New Milford, Sharon, Cornwall and Sherman.
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