Living in Salisbury, CT
Salisbury is a Litchfield County town of 57.24 square miles in the state's northwest corner, including the villages of Salisbury and Lakeville, Lime Rock Park and the Appalachian Trail.
Salisbury at a glance
- Median sale price
- $895,000+15.5% vs last year 74 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 9.80 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$6,100 median-priced home
- Population
- 4,279 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 57.2 sq mi 75 per sq mi
What it is like in Salisbury
Salisbury is a town in Litchfield County with a population of 4,279 and a land area of 57.24 square miles. It borders Canaan, North Canaan, Sharon and Cornwall.
The town includes the villages of Salisbury and Lakeville. Main Street in Salisbury has the Salisbury Association's museum in the 1833 Academy Building at 24 Main Street, and the White Hart Inn dates to 1806 and faces the village green.
Lime Rock Park, a road racing circuit that has operated since 1957, is on White Hollow Road in Lakeville. The Hotchkiss School is in Lakeville.
Mount Riga State Park is a common starting point for hikes to Bear Mountain and the Appalachian Trail. Waterfalls listed by Connecticut Museum Quest include Riga Falls, Sages Ravine Falls and Great Falls, and Bartholomew's Cobble, Lake Wononscopomuc and Salisbury Town Grove are other outdoor stops. The town's park list includes Hamlet Hill, Wack Forest and Bauer Woods.
Sweet William's Coffee Shop & Bakery is at 17 Main Street. The Salisbury Association holds exhibits at the Academy, and the Scoville Memorial Library and Johnnycake Books are listed as local stops.
Getting around from Salisbury
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 87 min | 49 |
| New Haven | 104 min | 69 |
| Stamford | 128 min | 78 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 156 min | 104 |
| Boston | 202 min | 154 |
| Providence | 185 min | 124 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 95 min | 50 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
By car, Hartford is 87 minutes (49 miles), New Haven 104 minutes (69 miles) and Midtown New York City 156 minutes (104 miles). Bradley Airport is 95 minutes (50 miles) away, Stamford 128 minutes, Providence 185 minutes and Boston 202 minutes.
No rail station is recorded for Salisbury in our data.
Schools in Salisbury
1 public school in Salisbury School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Salisbury Central
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Salisbury 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 Salisbury
Open Salisbury in Google Maps →Eat and drink 4
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Bar and grill serving lunch and dinner Wednesday to Saturday and Sunday brunch.
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Coffee shop and bakery selling pastries, cookies, cakes and pies, with a separate dessert and scoop shop next door.
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Restaurant with a sushi bar and lunch and dinner menus, open daily, plus wine, beer and cocktails.
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Restaurant and bar in the 1806 White Hart Inn on the village green, with a provisions counter.
Things to do and see 2
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Road racing circuit operating since 1957, with grassy hillside viewing, annual race weekends and driving courses.
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Local history exhibition space in the 1833 Academy Building run by the Salisbury Association.
Parks, preserves and trails 36
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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.
Salisbury housing market
Over the last 12 months, 74 homes sold in Salisbury with a median sale price of $895,000 and a median of 25 days on market. There are 18 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $430 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 15.5% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.9 months.
Salisbury's town-wide property tax rate is 9.80 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,100 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 Salisbury
What is the median home price in Salisbury, CT?
The median sale price in Salisbury is $895,000, based on 74 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Salisbury, CT?
Salisbury's town-wide property tax rate is 9.80 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,100 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Salisbury, CT from Hartford?
Salisbury is about 49 miles and a 87-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Salisbury, CT from New York City?
Salisbury is about 104 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 156-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Salisbury, CT?
Salisbury has about 4,279 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 57.2 square miles.
How many public schools are in Salisbury, CT?
Salisbury has 1 public school in Salisbury 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 Salisbury, CT?
There are 18 homes for sale in Salisbury right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Salisbury from Hartford and New York City?
Hartford is 49 miles and about 87 minutes by car. Midtown New York City is 104 miles and about 156 minutes.
Which towns border Salisbury?
Canaan, North Canaan, Sharon and Cornwall.
What villages are in Salisbury?
Salisbury and Lakeville.
Where can I hike to the Appalachian Trail?
Mount Riga State Park is a common starting point for routes to Bear Mountain and the Appalachian Trail.
What is Lime Rock Park?
A road racing circuit at 60 White Hollow Road in Lakeville, operating since 1957.
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