Living in Litchfield, CT
Litchfield is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, with a historic town green, the boroughs of Litchfield and Bantam, part of Bantam Lake and several preserves.
Litchfield at a glance
- Median sale price
- $530,000+1% vs last year 83 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 20.50 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$7,600 median-priced home
- Population
- 8,333 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 56.1 sq mi 149 per sq mi
What it is like in Litchfield
Litchfield covers 56.1 square miles and has a population of 8,333. It borders Morris, Harwinton, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Goshen, Washington, Watertown and Cornwall.
The town was incorporated in 1719 and became the county seat in 1751. Tapping Reeve founded the Litchfield Law School here in 1784, the first law school in the United States. The Litchfield Historic District and the Tapping Reeve House are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Litchfield has two boroughs, Litchfield and Bantam, and the unincorporated villages of East Litchfield, Milton and Northfield. Part of Bantam Lake lies within the town.
Outdoor places in town include Litchfield Town Green, Litchfield Town Beach, Litchfield Community Field, Marshepaug Forest, Buell Natural Area, Upper Bantam River Preserve, Stillman-Danaher Preserve, Shepaug Crossing Preserve, the Wigwam Brook and Boyd Woods Audubon sanctuaries, and White Memorial. Stonybrook Golf Course is also in town.
The Tapping Reeve House & Law School at 82 South Street is open Wednesday through Sunday. Litchfield Distillery on Bantam Road offers tours and tastings. West Street has the Village Restaurant, West Street Grill and @ the Corner, and Bantam Road has Bantam Bread Company, Zini's, Materia Ristorante and the Arethusa Farm dairy creamery.
Getting around from Litchfield
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 51 min | 33 |
| New Haven | 62 min | 40 |
| Stamford | 96 min | 64 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 135 min | 97 |
| Boston | 173 min | 133 |
| Providence | 150 min | 107 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 72 min | 41 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
U.S. Route 202 is the main east-west road through Litchfield, and Route 63 runs north-south through the center. Route 8 runs along the Harwinton line.
Drive times from Litchfield: Hartford 51 minutes (33 miles), New Haven 62 minutes (40 miles), Stamford 96 minutes (64 miles), Midtown New York City 135 minutes (97 miles), Boston 173 minutes (133 miles), Providence 150 minutes (107 miles) and Bradley Airport 72 minutes (41 miles).
Schools in Litchfield
10 public schools in Litchfield School District, Regional School District 06 and Regional School District 20. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Center
Middle 3
- Litchfield Intermediate
- Litchfield
- Wamogo Regional
High school 2
- Litchfield High School
- Wamogo Regional High School
Other 4
- Center School
- Litchfield Intermediate School
- Region 20 High School
- Region 20 Middle School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Litchfield School District, Regional School District 06 and Regional School District 20 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 Litchfield
Open Litchfield in Google Maps →Eat and drink 13
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Bar and restaurant with lunch, dinner and cafe menus built around seasonal modern American dishes.
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Ice cream shop at the Arethusa Farm dairy plant in Bantam.
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Bakery making hand-shaped artisan breads and pastries.
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Italian-American restaurant serving pasta and thin-crust and brick oven pizza.
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Restaurant in Bantam serving seasonal Italian cooking.
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Cafe on West Street serving food and coffee from breakfast through the afternoon.
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Breakfast and lunch restaurant with two indoor dining rooms on Bantam Road.
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Ice cream parlor on Torrington Road with ice cream cakes and online ordering, open year-round.
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Bakery selling bread, cookies, rolls and custom cakes, with outdoor seating.
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Restaurant on West Street facing the Litchfield Green, serving traditional American dishes for lunch and dinner.
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Cafe serving breakfast, lunch, coffee, breakfast sandwiches and smoothie bowls.
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Restaurant serving a seasonal modern American menu with French and Italian influences.
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Italian restaurant in Bantam serving fresh pasta, seafood and chicken dishes.
Things to do and see 2
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Distillery offering guided tours and tastings of its bourbon, vodka and gin.
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Historic house and schoolhouse tied to the Litchfield Law School, open Wednesday through Sunday.
Parks, preserves and trails 20
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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.
Litchfield housing market
Over the last 12 months, 83 homes sold in Litchfield with a median sale price of $530,000 and a median of 22 days on market. There are 33 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $270 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 1% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 4.8 months.
Litchfield's town-wide property tax rate is 20.50 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,600 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 Litchfield
What is the median home price in Litchfield, CT?
The median sale price in Litchfield is $530,000, based on 83 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Litchfield, CT?
Litchfield's town-wide property tax rate is 20.50 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,600 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Litchfield, CT from Hartford?
Litchfield is about 33 miles and a 51-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Litchfield, CT from New York City?
Litchfield is about 97 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 135-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Litchfield, CT?
Litchfield has about 8,333 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 56.1 square miles.
How many public schools are in Litchfield, CT?
Litchfield has 10 public schools in Litchfield School District, Regional School District 06 and Regional School District 20. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Litchfield, CT?
There are 33 homes for sale in Litchfield right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
What is the Litchfield Law School?
Tapping Reeve founded it in 1784 as the first law school in the United States; the Tapping Reeve House & Law School at 82 South Street is open Wednesday through Sunday.
What are the parts of Litchfield?
The town has two boroughs, Litchfield and Bantam, and the villages of East Litchfield, Milton and Northfield.
How far is Litchfield from Hartford?
Hartford is 51 minutes (33 miles) by car and Bradley Airport is 72 minutes (41 miles).
Which main roads serve Litchfield?
U.S. Route 202 runs east-west and Route 63 runs north-south through the center.
What outdoor areas are in Litchfield?
Litchfield Town Green, Litchfield Town Beach, Marshepaug Forest, White Memorial and several Audubon preserves are in town.
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