Living in Sprague, CT
Sprague is a small New London County town of 2,948 residents made up of the villages of Baltic, Hanover and Versailles, with a National Register historic mill village at Baltic.
Sprague at a glance
- Median sale price
- $345,000−1.1% vs last year 38 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 30.70 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$7,400 median-priced home
- Population
- 2,948 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 13.2 sq mi 223 per sq mi
What it is like in Sprague
Sprague is in New London County and borders Franklin, Lisbon, Scotland, Norwich and Windham. It has 2,948 residents on 13.24 square miles of land area. The Shetucket River runs along its southwest corner.
The town was incorporated in 1861 from parts of Lisbon and Franklin and is named for William Sprague III, who laid out its industrial section. Its three villages are Baltic, where Town Hall stands at 1 Main Street, Hanover and Versailles.
The Baltic Cotton Mill, built by the Sprague family, once made Baltic home to one of the largest textile mills in the country. The original mill burned in 1877 and a later mill on the site operated until 1967. The whole of Baltic Village is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sprague's open spaces include Salt Rock State Park and campground, River Park, Town of Sprague War Memorial Park, The Pines Ice Skating Pond, Sprague Land Preserve and Waldo Farm. Stonewall Apiary in Hanover has a honey shop open Saturday mornings and field days on the second Saturday of each month from April to October.
The town holds the Three Villages Festival each October and promotes RiverFest, a festival on the Shetucket River. The Sprague Historical Society keeps a museum of local artifacts at 76 Main Street in Baltic.
Getting around from Sprague
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 58 min | 44 |
| New Haven | 80 min | 64 |
| Stamford | 135 min | 104 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 188 min | 139 |
| Boston | 124 min | 99 |
| Providence | 64 min | 49 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 80 min | 57 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Providence is 49 miles and about 64 minutes by car, Hartford is 44 miles and 58 minutes, and New Haven is 64 miles and 80 minutes. Boston is 99 miles and about 124 minutes, Bradley Airport is 57 miles and 80 minutes, and New York City (Midtown) is 139 miles and about 188 minutes.
Our data lists no rail station near Sprague.
Schools in Sprague
1 public school in Sprague School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Sayles
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Sprague 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 Sprague
Open Sprague in Google Maps →Things to do and see 1
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Beekeeping operation with a honey shop open Saturday mornings and field days on second Saturdays, April to October.
Parks, preserves and trails 8
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.
Sprague housing market
Over the last 12 months, 38 homes sold in Sprague with a median sale price of $345,000 and a median of 10 days on market. There are 5 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $198 per square foot. The typical home sold for 101% of its list price, and the median sale price is down 1.1% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.6 months.
Sprague's town-wide property tax rate is 30.70 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,400 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.
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Questions about Sprague
What is the median home price in Sprague, CT?
The median sale price in Sprague is $345,000, based on 38 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Sprague, CT?
Sprague's town-wide property tax rate is 30.70 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,400 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Sprague, CT from Hartford?
Sprague is about 44 miles and a 58-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Sprague, CT from New York City?
Sprague is about 139 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 188-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Sprague, CT?
Sprague has about 2,948 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 13.2 square miles.
How many public schools are in Sprague, CT?
Sprague has 1 public school in Sprague 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 Sprague, CT?
There are 5 homes for sale in Sprague right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
What villages make up Sprague?
Baltic, which is the town center, Hanover and Versailles.
Is there a train station in Sprague?
No station is listed near the town in our data.
What is the history of Baltic?
Baltic was home to one of the largest textile mills in the country. The original mill burned in 1877 and a later mill operated until 1967, and the whole village is on the National Register of Historic Places.
What events does Sprague hold?
The Three Villages Festival each October, and RiverFest, a Shetucket River festival.
How far is Sprague from Hartford and Providence?
Hartford is 44 miles and about 58 minutes by car. Providence is 49 miles and about 64 minutes.
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