Living in New London, CT
New London is a seaport city at the mouth of the Thames River on Long Island Sound, with Bank Street downtown, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Union Station and Interstate 95.
New London at a glance
- Median sale price
- $350,000+9.8% vs last year 190 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 27.10 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$6,600 median-priced home
- Population
- 28,081 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 5.6 sq mi 5,006 per sq mi
What it is like in New London
New London is in New London County at the mouth of the Thames River on Long Island Sound. It borders Waterford and Groton and has 28,081 residents on 5.61 square miles of land area.
John Winthrop Jr. founded the first English settlement in 1646. The town was named New London in 1658 and incorporated as a city in 1784. Privateers sailed from the port during the Revolutionary War, and in 1781 Benedict Arnold's forces burned much of the city. In the 19th century it was one of the three busiest whaling ports in the world.
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Connecticut College and Mitchell College are in the city. Eugene O'Neill's boyhood home, Monte Cristo Cottage, is a museum, and Fort Trumbull State Park sits on the waterfront.
Bank Street is the main downtown street, with Favorites Bistro Bar, Muddy Waters Cafe, Jasmine Thai and the Hygienic Art Galleries & Art Park. The Garde Arts Center on State Street is a 1926 theater, the Custom House Maritime Museum is at 150 Bank Street, and the Lyman Allyn Art Museum is on Williams Street.
Waterfront and park areas include Fort Trumbull State Park, Green Harbor Park, Caulkins Park, Winthrop Cove Park, Satterlee Plaza and the Thames River Boat Launch. Pequot Avenue has Monte Cristo Cottage and On the Waterfront, and Captain Scott's Lobster Dock serves seafood on Hamilton Street in season. Ferries from the city run to Long Island, Fishers Island and Block Island.
Getting around from New London
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 69 min | 48 |
| New Haven | 63 min | 48 |
| Stamford | 118 min | 88 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 172 min | 123 |
| Boston | 139 min | 107 |
| Providence | 74 min | 58 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 90 min | 62 |
Rail stations nearby
- New London 1.5 mi Amtrak
- Mystic 7 mi Amtrak
Highways and routes
Interstate 95, U.S. Route 1 and Routes 32, 85 and 213 serve New London. Providence is 58 miles and about 74 minutes by car, Hartford is 48 miles and 69 minutes, New Haven is 48 miles and 63 minutes, and Boston is 107 miles and about 139 minutes. New York City (Midtown) is 123 miles and about 172 minutes, and Bradley Airport is 62 miles and 90 minutes.
New London Union Station, designed by H.H. Richardson, has Amtrak service and is 1.5 miles away in a straight line from the town point used in our data. Mystic, also on Amtrak, is 7 miles away.
Schools in New London
10 public schools in New London School District, Learn and Interdistrict School for Arts and Comm District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 4
- C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
- Nathan Hale Arts Magnet
- Regional Multicultural Magnet
- Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet
Middle 3
- Bennie Dover Jackson
- Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication
- Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades
High school 3
- New London High School
- New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School
- Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up New London School District, Learn and Interdistrict School for Arts and Comm 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 New London
Open New London in Google Maps →Eat and drink 9
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Seasonal outdoor waterfront seafood restaurant on Hamilton Street.
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Caribbean restaurant and bistro bar on Bank Street with Sunday brunch.
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Thai restaurant on Bank Street with a Japanese menu that includes sushi.
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Italian restaurant on Governor Winthrop Boulevard.
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Coffee house on Bank Street serving breakfast, lunch and desserts.
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Restaurant on Ocean Avenue serving pizza, Italian, Greek and seafood dishes.
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Restaurant on Pequot Avenue.
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Cafe on Montauk Avenue.
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Rustic Italian restaurant on Huntington Street.
Things to do and see 5
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Maritime museum in an 1833 building covering the history of the local waterfront.
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Performing arts venue in a 1926 vaudeville and movie theater with Moroccan-style interiors.
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Art galleries and outdoor art park on Bank Street that hold an annual open art show.
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Art museum with American paintings, decorative arts and a collection of Victorian toys and dollhouses.
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Museum in playwright Eugene O'Neill's boyhood summer home, with exhibits on his life and works.
Parks, preserves and trails 22
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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.
New London housing market
Over the last 12 months, 190 homes sold in New London with a median sale price of $350,000 and a median of 13 days on market. There are 38 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $199 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 9.8% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.4 months.
New London's town-wide property tax rate is 27.10 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,600 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.
Homes for sale in New London
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Questions about New London
What is the median home price in New London, CT?
The median sale price in New London is $350,000, based on 190 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in New London, CT?
New London's town-wide property tax rate is 27.10 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,600 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is New London, CT from Hartford?
New London is about 48 miles and a 69-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is New London, CT from New York City?
New London is about 123 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 172-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in New London, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is New London (Amtrak) about 1.5 miles from the center of New London. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of New London, CT?
New London has about 28,081 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 5.6 square miles.
How many public schools are in New London, CT?
New London has 10 public schools in New London School District, Learn and Interdistrict School for Arts and Comm District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in New London, CT?
There are 38 homes for sale in New London right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Is there a train station in New London?
Yes. New London Union Station has Amtrak service, and Mystic station, also Amtrak, is 7 miles away in a straight line.
Which highways serve New London?
Interstate 95, U.S. Route 1 and Routes 32, 85 and 213.
Can I take a ferry from New London?
Ferries run from New London to Long Island, Fishers Island and Block Island.
What museums are in New London?
They include Monte Cristo Cottage, the Lyman Allyn Art Museum, the Custom House Maritime Museum and the Hygienic Art Galleries.
How far is New London from Providence and Boston?
Providence is 58 miles and about 74 minutes by car. Boston is 107 miles and about 139 minutes.
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