Living in Scotland, CT
Scotland is an 18.63 square mile Windham County town on Route 14, home to the Huntington Homestead and several wildlife areas, forests and preserves.
Scotland at a glance
- Median sale price
- $370,000+2.8% vs last year 18 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 32.62 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$8,400 median-priced home
- Population
- 1,598 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 18.6 sq mi 86 per sq mi
What it is like in Scotland
Scotland is in Windham County and covers 18.63 square miles with a population of 1,598. It borders Canterbury, Sprague, Windham, Franklin, Hampton and Chaplin.
The Huntington Homestead at 36 Huntington Road (Route 14) is the birthplace of Samuel Huntington, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. It is a National Historic Landmark owned by the Governor Samuel Huntington Trust and is open from May through October, with listed hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Listed outdoor places are Hickory Grove Roadside Park, Harry and Margaret Bowers Recreational Field, Sarah A. and John F. Pappenheimer Preserve, James V. Spignesi Jr. Wildlife Management Area, Devotion Woods, Dave Shoemaker Demonstration Forest, Rock Spring Wildlife Refuge, Mohegan State Forest and Nathan B. and Anne Perry Talbot Wildlife Area.
The Waldo Homestead on Waldo Road is a historic farm site listed by CT Visit; check with the Scotland Historical Society before visiting.
Getting around from Scotland
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 55 min | 37 |
| New Haven | 89 min | 69 |
| Stamford | 144 min | 109 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 197 min | 144 |
| Boston | 120 min | 90 |
| Providence | 59 min | 42 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 75 min | 49 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Route 14 runs through town past the Huntington Homestead. By car, Providence is 42 miles (59 minutes) away, Hartford 37 miles (55 minutes), Boston 90 miles (120 minutes), New Haven 69 miles (89 minutes) and Midtown New York 144 miles (197 minutes). Bradley Airport is 49 miles (75 minutes) away.
No rail stations are listed for Scotland in our data.
Schools in Scotland
1 public school in Scotland School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Scotland
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Scotland 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 Scotland
Open Scotland in Google Maps →Things to do and see 3
-
National Historic Landmark and birthplace of Declaration of Independence signer Samuel Huntington, open May through October.
-
Vineyard with a weekend tasting room serving its own wines, and private event hosting.
-
Historic farmstead house museum run by the Scotland Historical Society, opened on first Saturdays May to September.
Parks, preserves and trails 9
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.
Scotland housing market
Over the last 12 months, 18 homes sold in Scotland with a median sale price of $370,000 and a median of 12 days on market. There are 5 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $258 per square foot. The typical home sold for 102% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 2.8% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 3.3 months.
Scotland's town-wide property tax rate is 32.62 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,400 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 Scotland
See all 5 →
Know before you move
Official and independent sources worth bookmarking if you are considering Scotland.
Questions about Scotland
What is the median home price in Scotland, CT?
The median sale price in Scotland is $370,000, based on 18 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Scotland, CT?
Scotland's town-wide property tax rate is 32.62 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,400 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Scotland, CT from Hartford?
Scotland is about 37 miles and a 55-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Scotland, CT from New York City?
Scotland is about 144 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 197-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Scotland, CT?
Scotland has about 1,598 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 18.6 square miles.
How many public schools are in Scotland, CT?
Scotland has 1 public school in Scotland 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 Scotland, CT?
There are 5 homes for sale in Scotland right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
What is the Huntington Homestead?
It is the birthplace of Declaration of Independence signer Samuel Huntington, at 36 Huntington Road, and a National Historic Landmark.
When is the Huntington Homestead open?
CT Visit lists the first and third Saturdays of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., May through October. Confirm before visiting.
How far is Scotland from Providence?
Providence is 42 miles away, about 59 minutes by car.
Which towns border Scotland?
Canterbury, Sprague, Windham, Franklin, Hampton and Chaplin.
Thinking about Scotland?
Tell us what you are looking for. A local agent will reply with honest answers and homes that fit, with no pressure.
Towns that border Scotland
Compare prices and taxes before you decide where to look.