Living in Trumbull, CT
Trumbull is a Fairfield County town of 38,073 residents on the Pequonnock River, served by the Merritt Parkway and Routes 8, 25, 108, 111 and 127, with Westfield Trumbull on Route 111.
Trumbull at a glance
- Median sale price
- $660,000+2.3% vs last year 332 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 37.42 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$17,300 median-priced home
- Population
- 38,073 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 23.2 sq mi 1,638 per sq mi
What it is like in Trumbull
Trumbull is in Fairfield County and borders Shelton, Monroe, Easton, Bridgeport, Stratford and Fairfield. It has 38,073 residents and 23.24 square miles of land area. The Pequonnock River is its main waterway.
The area was part of Stratford, which English settlers founded in 1639. North Stratford separated and Trumbull was incorporated in 1797, named for Jonathan Trumbull. Aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky lived in town while the helicopter went into production.
The town's villages are Daniels Farm, Long Hill, Nichols, Tashua and Trumbull Center. Town Hall is at 5866 Main Street. Westfield Trumbull, a shopping mall on Route 111, and Hawley Lane Mall are in town, along with a corporate park.
The Trumbull Historical Society Museum occupies the old Abraham Nichols farmhouse at 1856 Huntington Turnpike, beside Abraham Nichols Park. Trumbull Restaurant Week, run with the Trumbull Chamber of Commerce and the town, took place October 2 to 9 in 2026 with participating restaurants across town.
Parks and open spaces include Twin Brooks Park, Unity Park, Davidow Park, Mischa Brook Park, Pond View Park, Island Brook Park, Middlebrooks Park, Tashua Recreation Area and Long Hill Green. Tashua Glen and Tashua Knolls are the town's golf courses. Main Street, Monroe Turnpike and Madison Avenue hold many of the restaurants, among them Ecco Wine Bar, Mex On Main and J Bagels, and Plasko's Farm Creamery sits on Daniels Farm Road.
Getting around from Trumbull
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 70 min | 53 |
| New Haven | 31 min | 20 |
| Stamford | 41 min | 30 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 94 min | 65 |
| Boston | 190 min | 153 |
| Providence | 153 min | 124 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 93 min | 69 |
Rail stations nearby
- Bridgeport 6.7 mi Metro-North, CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
- Stratford 6.9 mi Metro-North, CTrail Hartford Line
- Derby-Shelton 7.4 mi Metro-North
Highways and routes
The Merritt Parkway (Route 15) and Routes 8, 25, 108, 111 and 127 serve Trumbull. From the town, New Haven is 20 miles and about 31 minutes by car, Stamford is 30 miles and 41 minutes, and New York City (Midtown) is 65 miles and about 94 minutes. Hartford is 53 miles and about 70 minutes, and Bradley Airport is 69 miles and 93 minutes.
There is no rail station in Trumbull. The nearest stations are Bridgeport (Metro-North, CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak) at 6.7 miles in a straight line, Stratford (Metro-North and CTrail Hartford Line) at 6.9 miles and Derby-Shelton (Metro-North) at 7.4 miles.
Schools in Trumbull
9 public schools in Trumbull School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 6
- Booth Hill
- Daniels Farm
- Frenchtown
- Jane Ryan
- Middlebrook
- Tashua
Middle 2
- Hillcrest
- Madison
High school 1
- Trumbull High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Trumbull 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 Trumbull
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Middle Eastern restaurant on Broadway Road serving falafel.
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Italian kitchen and bar on White Plains Road.
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Deli on Madison Avenue serving sandwiches.
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Pizzeria on Main Street.
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Wine bar on Main Street.
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Restaurant on Broadway serving fried chicken and sides.
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Japanese sushi restaurant on Monroe Turnpike.
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Bagel shop and cafe on Madison Avenue.
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Mexican restaurant on Monroe Turnpike.
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Restaurant on Quality Street.
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Gelato shop on Monroe Turnpike.
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Restaurant on Quality Street.
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Farm creamery on Daniels Farm Road serving ice cream.
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Steakhouse on Monroe Turnpike.
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Ice cream shop on White Plains Road.
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Asian restaurant on Main Street.
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Pizzeria on Main Street.
Things to do and see 1
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Local history museum in the old Abraham Nichols farmhouse, run by the Trumbull Historical Society.
Parks, preserves and trails 29
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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.
Trumbull housing market
Over the last 12 months, 332 homes sold in Trumbull with a median sale price of $660,000 and a median of 15 days on market. There are 58 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $304 per square foot. The typical home sold for 102% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 2.3% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.1 months.
Trumbull's town-wide property tax rate is 37.42 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $17,300 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 Trumbull
What is the median home price in Trumbull, CT?
The median sale price in Trumbull is $660,000, based on 332 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Trumbull, CT?
Trumbull's town-wide property tax rate is 37.42 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $17,300 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Trumbull, CT from Hartford?
Trumbull is about 53 miles and a 70-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Trumbull, CT from New York City?
Trumbull is about 65 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 94-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Trumbull, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Bridgeport (Metro-North, CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak) about 6.7 miles from the center of Trumbull. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Trumbull, CT?
Trumbull has about 38,073 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 23.2 square miles.
How many public schools are in Trumbull, CT?
Trumbull has 9 public schools in Trumbull 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 Trumbull, CT?
There are 58 homes for sale in Trumbull right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Is there a train station in Trumbull?
No. The nearest are Bridgeport at 6.7 miles, Stratford at 6.9 miles and Derby-Shelton at 7.4 miles in a straight line.
Which highways serve Trumbull?
The Merritt Parkway (Route 15) and Routes 8, 25, 108, 111 and 127.
What are the villages of Trumbull?
Daniels Farm, Long Hill, Nichols, Tashua and Trumbull Center.
When was Trumbull founded?
It was part of Stratford, founded in 1639, until Trumbull was incorporated in 1797.
How far is Trumbull from New Haven and Stamford?
New Haven is 20 miles and about 31 minutes by car. Stamford is 30 miles and about 41 minutes.
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