Living in Norwich, CT
Norwich is a New London County city of 28.07 square miles at the head of the Thames River, with a downtown on Main and Franklin Streets and a historic area at Norwichtown.
Norwich at a glance
- Median sale price
- $300,000+7.2% vs last year 585 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 34.15 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$7,200 median-priced home
- Population
- 39,993 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 28.1 sq mi 1,425 per sq mi
What it is like in Norwich
Norwich is a city in New London County with a population of 39,993 and a land area of 28.07 square miles. It borders Bozrah, Preston, Lisbon, Franklin, Sprague and Montville.
The city includes several sections, among them Norwichtown, Greeneville, Taftville and Thamesville. Historic sites listed by the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce include Benedict Arnold's Birthplace, the Governor Samuel Huntington House, the Joseph Carpenter Silversmith Shop and the colonial green at Norwichtown.
Museums include the Slater Memorial Museum at 108 Crescent Street on the Norwich Free Academy campus and the Leffingwell House Museum at 348 Washington Street.
Mohegan Park has a rose garden, a swimming area, trails and playgrounds. Other places on the city's parks list are Howard T. Brown Memorial Park, Upper Dam Heritage Park, Courthouse Square, Franklin Park, Norwich Golf Course and the Estelle Cohn Memorial Dog Park. The Heritage Riverfront Walkway, Chelsea Parade and Uncas Leap are listed as outdoor sites.
Downtown has Pie Hops at 80 Broadway, Harp & Dragon Pub at 130 Main Street and Strange Brew Pub at 86 Water Street. The Norwich Arts Center, Chestnut Street Playhouse and Donald Oat Theater are listed as arts venues, and Dodd Stadium is home to the Norwich Sea Unicorns.
Getting around from Norwich
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 50 min | 40 |
| New Haven | 70 min | 57 |
| Stamford | 124 min | 96 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 178 min | 132 |
| Boston | 122 min | 100 |
| Providence | 62 min | 49 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 71 min | 53 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
By car, Providence is 62 minutes (49 miles), Hartford 50 minutes (40 miles), New Haven 70 minutes (57 miles) and Boston 122 minutes (100 miles). Bradley Airport is 71 minutes (53 miles) away, Stamford 124 minutes and Midtown New York City 178 minutes (132 miles).
The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce lists the Norwich Transportation Center on West Main Street. No rail station is recorded in our facts for Norwich.
Schools in Norwich
13 public schools in Integrated Day Charter School District, Norwich School District, Norwich Free Academy District, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System and Learn. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 8
- Integrated Day Charter
- John B. Stanton
- Moriarty Magnet
- Samuel Huntington
- Thomas W. Mahan
- Uncas
- Veterans' Memorial
- Wequonnoc Magnet
Middle 2
- Kelly STEAM Magnet
- Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet
High school 3
- Norwich Free Academy
- Norwich Technical High School
- Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Integrated Day Charter School District, Norwich School District, Norwich Free Academy District, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System and Learn 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 Norwich
Open Norwich in Google Maps →Eat and drink 7
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Coffee shop and bakery on West Town Street, one of a regional group of locations that opens early on weekdays and weekends.
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Coffee shop and bakery on Washington Street serving espresso drinks, baked goods and breakfast items, with curated provisions and fresh flowers.
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Irish pub on Main Street serving pub food and entrees with about 30 beers on tap.
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Grill restaurant on West Town Street.
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Sit-down restaurant on West Main Street.
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Gastropub serving artisan pies and specialty burgers with 16 craft beers on tap.
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Pub and live music venue in a building dating to the 1740s with a long beer list.
Things to do and see 3
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Colonial house museum in Norwichtown whose oldest sections date to 1675, with guided tours.
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Downtown arts venue in a historic building with a gallery, a small theater and a calendar of concerts and events.
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Museum of art and artifacts in an 1886 building on the Norwich Free Academy campus.
Parks, preserves and trails 80
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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.
Norwich housing market
Over the last 12 months, 585 homes sold in Norwich with a median sale price of $300,000 and a median of 12 days on market. There are 109 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $191 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 7.2% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.2 months.
Norwich's town-wide property tax rate is 34.15 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,200 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 Norwich
What is the median home price in Norwich, CT?
The median sale price in Norwich is $300,000, based on 585 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Norwich, CT?
Norwich's town-wide property tax rate is 34.15 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,200 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Norwich, CT from Hartford?
Norwich is about 40 miles and a 50-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Norwich, CT from New York City?
Norwich is about 132 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 178-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Norwich, CT?
Norwich has about 39,993 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 28.1 square miles.
How many public schools are in Norwich, CT?
Norwich has 13 public schools in Integrated Day Charter School District, Norwich School District, Norwich Free Academy District, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System and Learn. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Norwich, CT?
There are 109 homes for sale in Norwich right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Norwich from Hartford and Providence?
Hartford is 40 miles and about 50 minutes by car. Providence is 49 miles and about 62 minutes.
What museums are in Norwich?
The Slater Memorial Museum at 108 Crescent Street and the Leffingwell House Museum at 348 Washington Street, plus the Norwich Heritage & Regional Visitors Center.
Which towns border Norwich?
Bozrah, Preston, Lisbon, Franklin, Sprague and Montville.
Where can I see a baseball game?
Dodd Stadium is the home of the Norwich Sea Unicorns, per the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce.
Where is the rose garden?
Mohegan Park has a rose garden, listed by the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce.
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