Living in Thomaston, CT
Thomaston is a 11.99 square mile town in Litchfield County on the Naugatuck River, known for the Seth Thomas clock factory, a Main Street opera house and an excursion railroad.
Thomaston at a glance
- Median sale price
- $328,000+0.9% vs last year 88 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 27.21 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$6,200 median-priced home
- Population
- 7,566 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 12.0 sq mi 631 per sq mi
What it is like in Thomaston
Thomaston covers 11.99 square miles in Litchfield County and had a population of 7,566. It borders Watertown, Plymouth, Morris, Harwinton, Litchfield and Waterbury.
Seth Thomas set up a clock factory on the Naugatuck River in 1813, at a place then called Plymouth Hollow. The town was incorporated in 1875 and named for him. The Naugatuck Railroad began operating in 1849, and the 1881 station is the home of the Railroad Museum of New England.
The Seth Thomas Clock Factory closed in 1983. Part of the building at 135 South Main Street now holds Clocktown Brewing Company.
Town outdoor places in the facts are Nystrom Park, Kenea Park, Reeves Field, Vista Park, Rotary Park, the Village Green, the Town Playground and Thomaston Dam. Northfield Brook Lake and Thomaston Dam are used for hiking, picnicking and trail biking.
The Railroad Museum of New England runs seasonal excursions from Thomaston Station, including a fall foliage train and a Halloween pumpkin patch train. Main Street has Black Rock Tavern, and the Thomaston Opera House stands at Main and Clay Streets.
Getting around from Thomaston
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 41 min | 28 |
| New Haven | 47 min | 32 |
| Stamford | 82 min | 61 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 136 min | 96 |
| Boston | 164 min | 129 |
| Providence | 141 min | 103 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 66 min | 43 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
The facts file lists no commuter rail station for Thomaston, though the Naugatuck Railroad runs seasonal excursion trains from Thomaston Station. By car, Hartford is 41 minutes (28 miles), New Haven 47 minutes (32 miles), Stamford 82 minutes (61 miles) and New York City (Midtown) 136 minutes (96 miles).
Bradley Airport is 66 minutes (43 miles) away, Providence 141 minutes (103 miles) and Boston 164 minutes (129 miles).
Schools in Thomaston
3 public schools in Thomaston School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Black Rock
Middle 1
- Thomaston Center
High school 1
- Thomaston High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Thomaston 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 Thomaston
Open Thomaston in Google Maps →Eat and drink 9
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Main Street tavern with an American menu of burgers, wings and entrees, plus a full bar.
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Craft brewery and pizza spot inside the former Seth Thomas Clock Factory building.
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Seafood restaurant with dine-in service.
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Specialty bakeshop selling pies and baked goods, with takeout service.
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Pizza and grill restaurant serving Italian dishes, pasta and burgers, mainly for takeout.
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Dine-in restaurant serving breakfast and lunch daily.
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Restaurant offering dine-in and takeout.
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Thai restaurant on Watertown Road.
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Diner on South Main Street serving breakfast and American dishes.
Things to do and see 2
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Indoor axe-throwing venue with coached lanes, open Wednesday through Sunday.
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Railroad museum at Thomaston Station running seasonal excursion trains on the Naugatuck Railroad line.
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.
Thomaston housing market
Over the last 12 months, 88 homes sold in Thomaston with a median sale price of $328,000 and a median of 11 days on market. There are 11 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $218 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 0.9% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.5 months.
Thomaston's town-wide property tax rate is 27.21 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,200 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 Thomaston
What is the median home price in Thomaston, CT?
The median sale price in Thomaston is $328,000, based on 88 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Thomaston, CT?
Thomaston's town-wide property tax rate is 27.21 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,200 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Thomaston, CT from Hartford?
Thomaston is about 28 miles and a 41-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Thomaston, CT from New York City?
Thomaston is about 96 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 136-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Thomaston, CT?
Thomaston has about 7,566 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 12.0 square miles.
How many public schools are in Thomaston, CT?
Thomaston has 3 public schools in Thomaston 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 Thomaston, CT?
There are 11 homes for sale in Thomaston right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Why is the town called Thomaston?
It was incorporated in 1875 and named for Seth Thomas, who started a clock factory here in 1813. The site was earlier called Plymouth Hollow.
What is there to do in Thomaston?
Ride a seasonal excursion train from Thomaston Station, visit Clocktown Brewing Company, eat on Main Street, or walk at Nystrom Park and the Thomaston Dam area.
How far is Thomaston from Hartford?
Hartford is 41 minutes and 28 miles by car. New Haven is 47 minutes and 32 miles.
Which towns border Thomaston?
Watertown, Plymouth, Morris, Harwinton, Litchfield and Waterbury.
Is there a train station in Thomaston?
Thomaston Station, built in 1881, is the home of the Railroad Museum of New England and the start of its excursion trains. No commuter rail station is listed in our data.
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