Living in Stonington, CT
Stonington is a New London County town on Long Island Sound at the Rhode Island line, made up of Stonington Borough, Pawcatuck, Wequetequock and the eastern halves of Mystic and Old Mystic.
Stonington at a glance
- Median sale price
- $645,000+12% vs last year 252 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 19.20 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$8,700 median-priced home
- Population
- 18,782 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 38.6 sq mi 486 per sq mi
What it is like in Stonington
Stonington is in New London County on Long Island Sound, bordering Groton, Ledyard and North Stonington, with the Pawcatuck River marking the Rhode Island line. It covers 38.64 square miles of land and has a population of 18,782. Its communities include Stonington Borough, Pawcatuck, Lords Point and Wequetequock, plus the eastern halves of Mystic and Old Mystic.
Settlers arrived in 1649 and the town was named Stonington in 1666. It became a port of entry in 1842 and its harbor supported sealing, whaling and fishing. British ships bombarded the town for three days in 1814, and a memorial in Cannon Square has two 18-pounder cannons and a granite obelisk. The Stonington Harbor Light was built in 1840 and has been the Stonington Historical Society's museum since the 1920s.
The Old Lighthouse Museum is at 7 Water Street in the Borough. Water Street also has Water Street Cafe, Milagro Cafe and Breakwater, a harbor-front restaurant with its own dock. Zest Fresh Pastry is in the Velvet Mill on Bayview Avenue, and Owl and Dove is in downtown Pawcatuck. Stonington Vineyards on Taugwonk Road offers tours and tastings.
Outdoor places include Barn Island Hunting Area, Cannon Square, Donahue Park and the Barn Island Boat Launch, along with the Denison Homestead and three golf courses.
Getting around from Stonington
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 83 min | 59 |
| New Haven | 78 min | 60 |
| Stamford | 133 min | 99 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 186 min | 135 |
| Boston | 126 min | 96 |
| Providence | 62 min | 47 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 105 min | 73 |
Rail stations nearby
- Mystic 2.8 mi Amtrak
Highways and routes
Drive times: Providence 62 minutes (47 miles), New Haven 78 minutes (60 miles), Hartford 83 minutes (59 miles), Boston 126 minutes (96 miles), Bradley Airport 105 minutes (73 miles) and New York City Midtown 186 minutes (135 miles).
Mystic station, 2.8 miles away, has Amtrak service.
Schools in Stonington
4 public schools in Stonington School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 2
- Deans Mill
- West Vine Street
Middle 1
- Stonington
High school 1
- Stonington High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Stonington 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 Stonington
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Water Street market selling sandwiches, salads, prepared meals and ice cream, run by the Noah's team.
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Waterfront seafood restaurant on Stonington Borough's harbor with a 200-foot dock for boaters.
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Waterfront American restaurant and bar at Dodson Boat Yard in Stonington Borough, serving seafood and burgers.
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Mexican restaurant on Water Street serving enchiladas, house-made chips and margaritas.
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Water Street restaurant with a bar serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with Sunday brunch.
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Casual restaurant in downtown Pawcatuck at the Rhode Island line serving brunch and dinner.
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Stonington Borough restaurant with an oyster bar and house-baked desserts.
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Bakery in the Velvet Mill making pastries and cakes.
Things to do and see 3
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Stonington Historical Society museum in the 1840 harbor lighthouse, open seasonally.
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Winery with a tasting room in a converted hangar beside Wequetequock Cove, on a 100-acre property.
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Winery established in 1987 offering tours, tastings and picnicking on the grounds.
Parks, preserves and trails 65
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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.
Stonington housing market
Over the last 12 months, 252 homes sold in Stonington with a median sale price of $645,000 and a median of 19 days on market. There are 52 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $358 per square foot. The typical home sold for 99% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 12% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.5 months.
Stonington's town-wide property tax rate is 19.20 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,700 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 Stonington
What is the median home price in Stonington, CT?
The median sale price in Stonington is $645,000, based on 252 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Stonington, CT?
Stonington's town-wide property tax rate is 19.20 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,700 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Stonington, CT from Hartford?
Stonington is about 59 miles and a 83-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Stonington, CT from New York City?
Stonington is about 135 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 186-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Stonington, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Mystic (Amtrak) about 2.8 miles from the center of Stonington. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Stonington, CT?
Stonington has about 18,782 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 38.6 square miles.
How many public schools are in Stonington, CT?
Stonington has 4 public schools in Stonington 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 Stonington, CT?
There are 52 homes for sale in Stonington right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
What villages make up Stonington?
Stonington Borough, Pawcatuck, Lords Point, Wequetequock and the eastern halves of Mystic and Old Mystic.
Is there a train near Stonington?
Mystic station, 2.8 miles away, has Amtrak service.
What is the Old Lighthouse Museum?
A Stonington Historical Society museum at 7 Water Street in the 1840 Stonington Harbor Light, open seasonally.
How far is Stonington from Providence?
Providence is 47 miles and about 62 minutes by car.
Which towns border Stonington?
Groton, Ledyard and North Stonington, with Rhode Island across the Pawcatuck River.
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