Living in Thompson, CT
Thompson is a Windham County town in Connecticut's northeast corner, 46.92 square miles in area, bordering Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with ten villages and Thompson Speedway.
Thompson at a glance
- Median sale price
- $410,000+7.2% vs last year 112 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 19.68 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$5,600 median-priced home
- Population
- 9,513 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 46.9 sq mi 203 per sq mi
What it is like in Thompson
Thompson is in Windham County, in the northeast corner of Connecticut. It covers 46.92 square miles of land and had a population of 9,513. It borders Putnam and Woodstock in Connecticut, Webster, Dudley and Douglas in Massachusetts, and Burrillville in Rhode Island.
The town has ten villages: East Thompson, Fabyan, Grosvenordale, Mechanicsville, North Grosvenordale, Quaddick, Quinebaug, Thompson Hill, West Thompson and Wilsonville. West Thompson Lake and Quaddick Reservoir are its two main bodies of water, and the French River, Five Mile River and Quinebaug River run through it.
Thompson was incorporated in 1785. The Thompson Hill and North Grosvenordale Mill historic districts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Tri-State Marker stands on the town's border.
Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on East Thompson Road has a five-eighths-mile oval and a road course. Its World Series of Auto Racing is held each fall. Fort Hill Farms on Quaddick Road runs a seasonal corn maze and guided nature walks.
Outdoor places include Thompson Green, Grosvenordale Common, Mechanicsville Park, Wilsonville Playground, Duhamel Park, Riverside Park, Heritage Way Park and the Bull Hill Recreation Area. Boat launches are at Little Pond and Quaddick Reservoir. Raceway Golf Club and Quinnatisset Country Club are also in town. ANYA on Route 193 and Triple Raven Brewing in North Grosvenordale are among the places to eat and drink.
Getting around from Thompson
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 85 min | 54 |
| New Haven | 119 min | 97 |
| Stamford | 174 min | 136 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 227 min | 172 |
| Boston | 85 min | 61 |
| Providence | 58 min | 32 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 101 min | 63 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Route 193 runs through Thompson, and Riverside Drive is the main road in North Grosvenordale. No rail stations are listed for the town.
By car, Providence is 58 minutes (32 miles), Boston is 85 minutes (61 miles), Hartford is 85 minutes (54 miles) and Bradley Airport is 101 minutes (63 miles). New Haven is 119 minutes (97 miles) and New York City (Midtown) is 227 minutes (172 miles).
Schools in Thompson
3 public schools in Thompson School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Mary R. Fisher
Middle 1
- Thompson
High school 1
- Tourtellotte Memorial High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Thompson 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 Thompson
Open Thompson in Google Maps →Eat and drink 7
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Dinner restaurant on Route 193 with a seasonal menu of steaks, seafood and pasta, and a private dining room.
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Casual American grill known for specialty hot dogs and stone-fired thin crust pizza.
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Family-owned restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on Riverside Drive.
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Restaurant and catering business in Quinebaug serving lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, per a 2024 report.
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Clubhouse restaurant and banquet space overlooking a golf course; listed as open April 1 to November 30.
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Pizzeria serving pizza and grinders on Riverside Drive in North Grosvenordale.
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Small brewery taproom in North Grosvenordale with two outdoor areas and a live music schedule.
Things to do and see 2
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Farm with a seasonal corn maze, lavender gardens, guided nature walks and a creamery that sells ice cream.
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Motorsports park with an oval and a road course that hosts racing events from spring through fall.
Parks, preserves and trails 31
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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.
Thompson housing market
Over the last 12 months, 112 homes sold in Thompson with a median sale price of $410,000 and a median of 11 days on market. There are 31 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $268 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 7.2% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 3.3 months.
Thompson's town-wide property tax rate is 19.68 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $5,600 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 Thompson
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Questions about Thompson
What is the median home price in Thompson, CT?
The median sale price in Thompson is $410,000, based on 112 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Thompson, CT?
Thompson's town-wide property tax rate is 19.68 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $5,600 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Thompson, CT from Hartford?
Thompson is about 54 miles and a 85-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Thompson, CT from New York City?
Thompson is about 172 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 227-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Thompson, CT?
Thompson has about 9,513 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 46.9 square miles.
How many public schools are in Thompson, CT?
Thompson has 3 public schools in Thompson 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 Thompson, CT?
There are 31 homes for sale in Thompson right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
What villages are in Thompson?
East Thompson, Fabyan, Grosvenordale, Mechanicsville, North Grosvenordale, Quaddick, Quinebaug, Thompson Hill, West Thompson and Wilsonville.
What states and towns border Thompson?
Putnam and Woodstock in Connecticut, Webster, Dudley and Douglas in Massachusetts, and Burrillville in Rhode Island.
How far is Thompson from Providence and Boston?
Providence is 58 minutes (32 miles) and Boston is 85 minutes (61 miles) by car.
What is Thompson Speedway?
It is a motorsports park at 205 East Thompson Road with an oval and a road course. It hosts the World Series of Auto Racing each fall.
What lakes are in Thompson?
West Thompson Lake and Quaddick Reservoir are the two main lakes.
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