Living in Pomfret, CT
Pomfret is a Windham County town in northeastern Connecticut with the Pomfret Street Historic District, Mashamoquet Brook State Park and the Air Line Trail.
Pomfret at a glance
- Median sale price
- $484,000−5.1% vs last year 42 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 21.03 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$7,100 median-priced home
- Population
- 4,355 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 40.3 sq mi 108 per sq mi
What it is like in Pomfret
Pomfret is in Windham County in northeastern Connecticut and borders Woodstock, Putnam, Killingly, Eastford, Brooklyn and Hampton. It has 4,355 residents on 40.33 square miles of land area. Its villages are Abington, Elliotts, Pomfret, Pomfret Center and Pomfret Landing.
Local people sold the land in the 1686 Mashmuket Purchase, and the town was incorporated in 1713, named for Pontefract, England. Wolf Den State Park marks where General Israel Putnam killed the last wolf in Connecticut.
The Pomfret Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998, along with the Brayton Grist Mill and the Pomfret Town House. The private Pomfret School, founded in 1894, and Rectory School, founded in 1920, are in town.
Mashamoquet Brook State Park holds the Brayton Grist Mill and Marcy Blacksmith Museum on Wolf Den Drive. The Air Line Trail, a former railroad bed of about seven miles, connects Pomfret and Putnam. Sharpe Hill Vineyard on Wade Road has tastings and the Fireside Tavern restaurant.
The Vanilla Bean Cafe at 450 Deerfield Road is a country cafe, and We-Li-Kit Farm on Hampton Road sells its own ice cream. Preserves include Gallup Preserve, Aicher Preserve, Duck Marsh Preserve, Tucker Preserve and Lyon Preserve, and Vineyard Valley Golf Club is in town.
Getting around from Pomfret
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 63 min | 42 |
| New Haven | 105 min | 77 |
| Stamford | 158 min | 115 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 211 min | 151 |
| Boston | 98 min | 73 |
| Providence | 51 min | 33 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 78 min | 52 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
U.S. Route 44 runs east-west through Pomfret, Route 169 runs north-south and Route 101 runs east-west. Providence is 33 miles and about 51 minutes by car, Hartford is 42 miles and 63 minutes, and Boston is 73 miles and 98 minutes. Bradley Airport is 52 miles and 78 minutes, New Haven is 77 miles and 105 minutes, and New York City (Midtown) is 151 miles and 211 minutes.
Our data lists no rail station near Pomfret.
Schools in Pomfret
1 public school in Pomfret School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Pomfret Community
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Pomfret 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 Pomfret
Open Pomfret in Google Maps →Eat and drink 3
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Country cafe and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee, baked goods, beer and wine.
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Farm distillery making spirits from local crops, with a bar and cafe serving flights, cocktails, and Connecticut beer and wine.
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Ice cream stand on a farm that has served its own ice cream since 1990.
Things to do and see 1
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Winery on a 100-acre hilltop vineyard with tastings, vineyard tours and the Fireside Tavern restaurant.
Parks, preserves and trails 25
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.
Pomfret housing market
Over the last 12 months, 42 homes sold in Pomfret with a median sale price of $484,000 and a median of 10 days on market. There are 11 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $246 per square foot. The typical home sold for 99% of its list price, and the median sale price is down 5.1% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 3.1 months.
Pomfret's town-wide property tax rate is 21.03 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,100 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 Pomfret
What is the median home price in Pomfret, CT?
The median sale price in Pomfret is $484,000, based on 42 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Pomfret, CT?
Pomfret's town-wide property tax rate is 21.03 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,100 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Pomfret, CT from Hartford?
Pomfret is about 42 miles and a 63-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Pomfret, CT from New York City?
Pomfret is about 151 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 211-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Pomfret, CT?
Pomfret has about 4,355 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 40.3 square miles.
How many public schools are in Pomfret, CT?
Pomfret has 1 public school in Pomfret 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 Pomfret, CT?
There are 11 homes for sale in Pomfret right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Is there a train station in Pomfret?
No station is listed near the town in our data.
Which roads serve Pomfret?
U.S. Route 44, Route 169 and Route 101.
What is the Air Line Trail?
It is a former railroad bed of about seven miles that connects Pomfret and Putnam.
What is Wolf Den State Park?
It is the site where General Israel Putnam killed the last wolf in Connecticut.
How far is Pomfret from Providence and Boston?
Providence is 33 miles and about 51 minutes by car. Boston is 73 miles and about 98 minutes.
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