Living in Southbury, CT
Southbury is a New Haven County town of 39.01 square miles on the Housatonic River, with Main Street South as its commercial road and Southford Falls and Kettletown state parks.
Southbury at a glance
- Median sale price
- $395,000+2.6% vs last year 386 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 25.40 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$7,000 median-priced home
- Population
- 20,342 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 39.0 sq mi 521 per sq mi
What it is like in Southbury
Southbury is a town in New Haven County with a population of 20,342 and a land area of 39.01 square miles. It borders Oxford, Newtown, Woodbury, Middlebury and Bridgewater.
The Historic Main Street District has 18th-century buildings, including the Hollister-Romanauskas House, Bullet Hill School and the Smith-Pierce House. Bullet Hill School is described by the town as its oldest public building, and it hosts a spring living-history classroom program.
Commercial areas run along Main Street South and Main Street North, including the Southbury Green shopping center at 775 Main Street South.
Southford Falls State Park covers 169 acres with a tiered waterfall, observation tower and covered bridge. Kettletown State Park has about six miles of trails with overlooks of Lake Zoar. Lake Zoar Wildlife Area, Fox Hollow Preserve, Platt Park and Ballantine Park are on the town's list of open spaces.
The Shepaug Eagle Observation Area offers free bald eagle viewing in winter by reservation. Julio's Wood Fired Pizza & Grill at 220 Main Street South has been open since 1997, Denmo's Dairy & Snack Bar is at 340 Main Street, and Blue Fig Garden Mediterranean Kitchen is at 775 Main Street South.
Getting around from Southbury
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 58 min | 42 |
| New Haven | 44 min | 22 |
| Stamford | 79 min | 42 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 118 min | 81 |
| Boston | 182 min | 143 |
| Providence | 156 min | 118 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 83 min | 57 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Interstate 84 serves the town, and Main Street South and Main Street North are the main local roads. By car, New Haven is 44 minutes (22 miles), Hartford 58 minutes (42 miles) and Stamford 79 minutes (42 miles). Midtown New York City is 118 minutes (81 miles).
Bradley Airport is 83 minutes (57 miles) away, Providence 156 minutes and Boston 182 minutes. No rail station is recorded for Southbury in our data.
Schools in Southbury
4 public schools in Regional School District 15. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 2
- Gainfield
- Pomperaug
Middle 1
- Rochambeau
High school 1
- Pomperaug Regional High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Regional School District 15 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 Southbury
Open Southbury in Google Maps →Eat and drink 6
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Coffee shop serving espresso drinks, tea, bagels, sandwiches and pastries.
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Mediterranean restaurant in the Southbury Green shopping center with fire-roasted dishes and a juice bar.
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Drive-in style snack bar serving hot dogs, burgers, fried seafood and a large selection of ice cream.
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Italian restaurant serving wood-fired pizza and house-made pasta, open since 1997.
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Italian restaurant and bar serving pasta, pizzas and salads, one of several locations in the Mercato group.
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Mexican restaurant with lunch and dinner menus, part of a small Connecticut group that began in Southbury.
Things to do and see 2
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Historic one-room schoolhouse, described by the town as its oldest public building, used for living-history classroom programs.
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Winter bald eagle viewing site near the Shepaug Dam; free, with reservations required.
Parks, preserves and trails 27
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.
Southbury housing market
Over the last 12 months, 386 homes sold in Southbury with a median sale price of $395,000 and a median of 38 days on market. There are 110 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $240 per square foot. The typical home sold for 99% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 2.6% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 3.4 months.
Southbury's town-wide property tax rate is 25.40 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,000 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 Southbury
What is the median home price in Southbury, CT?
The median sale price in Southbury is $395,000, based on 386 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Southbury, CT?
Southbury's town-wide property tax rate is 25.40 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,000 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Southbury, CT from Hartford?
Southbury is about 42 miles and a 58-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Southbury, CT from New York City?
Southbury is about 81 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 118-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Southbury, CT?
Southbury has about 20,342 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 39.0 square miles.
How many public schools are in Southbury, CT?
Southbury has 4 public schools in Regional School District 15. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Southbury, CT?
There are 110 homes for sale in Southbury right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Southbury from New Haven and Hartford?
New Haven is 22 miles and about 44 minutes by car. Hartford is 42 miles and about 58 minutes.
Which towns border Southbury?
Oxford, Newtown, Woodbury, Middlebury and Bridgewater.
What state parks are in Southbury?
Southford Falls State Park (169 acres) and Kettletown State Park, and George Waldo State Park is listed by Connecticut Museum Quest.
Can I see bald eagles?
The Shepaug Eagle Observation Area offers free winter viewing by reservation.
What is Bullet Hill School?
A historic schoolhouse the town describes as its oldest public building, used for spring living-history classroom days.
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