Living in Redding, CT
Redding is a Fairfield County town of 8,830 residents with the villages of Georgetown, West Redding and Redding Center, Putnam Memorial State Park and three Metro-North stations nearby.
Redding at a glance
- Median sale price
- $915,000−4.2% vs last year 98 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 30.47 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$19,500 median-priced home
- Population
- 8,830 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 31.5 sq mi 280 per sq mi
What it is like in Redding
Redding is in Fairfield County and borders Bethel, Easton, Weston, Ridgefield, Danbury and Newtown. It has 8,830 residents on 31.48 square miles of land area. Its villages include Redding Center, Redding Ridge, Georgetown, West Redding, Topstone and Sanfordtown.
The town was incorporated in 1767. In the winter of 1778 to 1779, Major General Israel Putnam camped about 3,000 troops here, on land that is now Putnam Memorial State Park. Samuel Clemens, who wrote as Mark Twain, lived in Redding from 1908 until his death in 1910 at his Stormfield home, and he donated the first books for the Mark Twain Library.
The Gilbert & Bennett wire mill operated in Georgetown for generations. A mica mine in Branchville yielded several minerals new to science in 1876, including reddingite.
Putnam Memorial State Park, Devil's Den Preserve, Collis P. Huntington State Park, the Ives Trail and the Highstead arboretum are among the outdoor places in or around Redding. New Pond Farm Education Center at 101 Marchant Road has a small working farm on 102 acres. The town sponsors free Concerts on the Green on Sundays from June through August.
Georgetown has the most restaurants, around Main Street and Old Mill Road: Georgetown Owl Saloon & Restaurant and Market & Cafe at 19 Main Street, Milestone at 2 Main Street, Wire Mill Saloon & Barbeque and The Given Inn Cafe. Redding Roadhouse is at the junction of Routes 107 and 53.
Getting around from Redding
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 85 min | 58 |
| New Haven | 58 min | 33 |
| Stamford | 44 min | 24 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 97 min | 60 |
| Boston | 208 min | 159 |
| Providence | 181 min | 137 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 110 min | 74 |
Rail stations nearby
- Redding 2.6 mi Metro-North
- Branchville 3.7 mi Metro-North
- Bethel 5.1 mi Metro-North
Highways and routes
Route 107 meets Route 53 about two miles west of Redding Center. Stamford is 24 miles and about 44 minutes by car, New Haven is 33 miles and 58 minutes, and New York City (Midtown) is 60 miles and about 97 minutes. Hartford is 58 miles and 85 minutes, and Bradley Airport is 74 miles and 110 minutes.
Metro-North stations nearby are Redding (2.6 miles in a straight line), Branchville (3.7 miles) and Bethel (5.1 miles). Housatonic Area Regional Transit provides local bus service.
Schools in Redding
3 public schools in Redding School District and Regional School District 09. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Redding
Middle 1
- John Read
High school 1
- Joel Barlow High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Redding School District and Regional School District 09 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 Redding
Open Redding in Google Maps →Eat and drink 8
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Cafe and specialty market serving breakfast and lunch sandwiches with coffee roasted on site.
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Saloon and restaurant with a bar in the Georgetown Owl building on Main Street.
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Italian restaurant in Georgetown serving wood-fired pizza, pasta, salads and calzones, with a happy hour on weekdays.
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American restaurant with a full bar and brunch in Georgetown.
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Mexican restaurant in Georgetown serving fajitas, street tacos and chimichangas, with a patio and a weekday happy hour.
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Pub-style restaurant and bar with a billiards lounge and seasonal patio at the Route 107 and 53 junction.
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Floral cafe and vinyl room serving specialty coffee, with events and workshops.
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Barbecue restaurant and saloon in Georgetown serving lunch, dinner and takeout.
Things to do and see 1
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Environmental education center with a small working farm on 102 acres in West Redding.
Parks, preserves and trails 43
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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.
Redding housing market
Over the last 12 months, 98 homes sold in Redding with a median sale price of $915,000 and a median of 33 days on market. There are 28 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $327 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is down 4.2% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 3.4 months.
Redding's town-wide property tax rate is 30.47 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $19,500 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 Redding
What is the median home price in Redding, CT?
The median sale price in Redding is $915,000, based on 98 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Redding, CT?
Redding's town-wide property tax rate is 30.47 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $19,500 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Redding, CT from Hartford?
Redding is about 58 miles and a 85-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Redding, CT from New York City?
Redding is about 60 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 97-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Redding, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Redding (Metro-North) about 2.6 miles from the center of Redding. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Redding, CT?
Redding has about 8,830 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 31.5 square miles.
How many public schools are in Redding, CT?
Redding has 3 public schools in Redding School District and Regional School District 09. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Redding, CT?
There are 28 homes for sale in Redding right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Which train stations are near Redding?
Redding (2.6 miles), Branchville (3.7 miles) and Bethel (5.1 miles) in a straight line, all on Metro-North.
What are the villages of Redding?
Redding Center, Redding Ridge, Georgetown, West Redding, Topstone and Sanfordtown.
What is the connection between Redding and Mark Twain?
Samuel Clemens lived in Redding from 1908 until his death in 1910 and donated the first books for the Mark Twain Library.
What happened in Redding during the Revolutionary War?
Major General Israel Putnam camped about 3,000 troops here in the winter of 1778 to 1779, on land now in Putnam Memorial State Park.
How far is Redding from Stamford and New York City?
Stamford is 24 miles and about 44 minutes by car. New York City (Midtown) is 60 miles and about 97 minutes.
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