Living in Montville, CT
Montville is a New London County town of 41.81 square miles on the Thames River that includes the villages of Uncasville, Oakdale, Chesterfield and Mohegan, and the Mohegan Sun resort.
Montville at a glance
- Median sale price
- $370,000+4.2% vs last year 219 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 31.43 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$8,100 median-priced home
- Population
- 17,913 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 41.8 sq mi 428 per sq mi
What it is like in Montville
Montville is in New London County and has a population of 17,913 and a land area of 41.81 square miles. It borders Salem, Bozrah, Norwich, Ledyard, Waterford, East Lyme and Preston.
The Mohegan leader Uncas built a fortified village above the Thames River at what is now Fort Shantok. Montville was separated from New London and incorporated in 1786. The town's villages are Chesterfield, Mohegan, Oakdale and Uncasville, and Uncasville and Oakdale have their own ZIP codes.
Mohegan Sun, which opened in 1996, is in Uncasville on the Mohegan reservation. Four properties in town are on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Fort Shantok Archeological District and the Raymond-Bradford Homestead.
Open space in Montville includes Fort Shantok Park, Morgan R. Chaney Sanctuary, Fair Oaks Conservation Center, White Oak Preserve, Milo Light Nature Preserve and Minnie Island State Park. Laurel Lock Campground and Camp Oakdale Recreation Center are also listed among the town's outdoor sites.
Mohegan Sun has an arena, a golf club, shops and more than 35 restaurants, bars and cafes. In Oakdale, Nature's Art Village holds The Dinosaur Place, a 60-acre park with life-size dinosaur models and about 1.5 miles of trails, plus shops and a mini golf course.
Getting around from Montville
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 57 min | 39 |
| New Haven | 65 min | 51 |
| Stamford | 120 min | 90 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 173 min | 126 |
| Boston | 135 min | 109 |
| Providence | 74 min | 59 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 78 min | 52 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Connecticut Route 32, the Norwich-New London Turnpike, runs through Uncasville. Route 163 begins at Route 32 in Uncasville and continues through Oakdale, and Route 85 passes Nature's Art Village.
Drive times from Montville: Hartford 57 minutes (39 miles), New Haven 65 minutes (51 miles), Providence 74 minutes (59 miles), Boston 135 minutes (109 miles), Stamford 120 minutes (90 miles), New York City Midtown 173 minutes (126 miles) and Bradley Airport 78 minutes (52 miles).
Schools in Montville
5 public schools in Montville School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 3
- Dr. Charles E. Murphy
- Mohegan
- Oakdale
Middle 1
- Leonard J. Tyl
High school 1
- Montville High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Montville 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 Montville
Open Montville in Google Maps →Eat and drink 2
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Coal-fired New Haven-style pizzeria inside Mohegan Sun, serving pies for dine-in and takeout.
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Italian restaurant inside Mohegan Sun that reopened in 2026 with a renovated space and house-made pastas.
Things to do and see 2
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Casino resort on the Mohegan reservation with an arena, two hotel towers, shops, restaurants and an 18-hole golf course.
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Shop and attraction complex that includes The Dinosaur Place, a 60-acre park with life-size dinosaur models, and a mini golf course.
Parks, preserves and trails 33
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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.
Montville housing market
Over the last 12 months, 219 homes sold in Montville with a median sale price of $370,000 and a median of 8 days on market. There are 29 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $246 per square foot. The typical home sold for 103% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 4.2% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.6 months.
Montville's town-wide property tax rate is 31.43 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,100 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 Montville
What is the median home price in Montville, CT?
The median sale price in Montville is $370,000, based on 219 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Montville, CT?
Montville's town-wide property tax rate is 31.43 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,100 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Montville, CT from Hartford?
Montville is about 39 miles and a 57-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Montville, CT from New York City?
Montville is about 126 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 173-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Montville, CT?
Montville has about 17,913 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 41.8 square miles.
How many public schools are in Montville, CT?
Montville has 5 public schools in Montville 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 Montville, CT?
There are 29 homes for sale in Montville right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Which villages make up Montville?
Chesterfield, Mohegan, Oakdale and Uncasville. Uncasville and Oakdale have their own ZIP codes.
Where is Mohegan Sun?
At 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard in Uncasville, on the Mohegan reservation. It opened in 1996.
What towns border Montville?
Salem, Bozrah, Norwich, Ledyard, Waterford, East Lyme and Preston.
How far is Montville from Providence and Hartford?
Providence is 59 miles away, a 74 minute drive. Hartford is 39 miles, a 57 minute drive.
What is there to do outdoors in Montville?
Fort Shantok Park, Morgan R. Chaney Sanctuary, Fair Oaks Conservation Center, White Oak Preserve, Milo Light Nature Preserve and Minnie Island State Park are all listed in town.
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