Living in Voluntown, CT
Voluntown is a New London County town of 38.97 square miles on the Rhode Island line, containing the Chapman Area of Pachaug State Forest, Beach Pond and the Rhododendron Sanctuary.
Voluntown at a glance
- Median sale price
- $407,500−9.7% vs last year 28 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 20.78 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$5,900 median-priced home
- Population
- 2,650 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 39.0 sq mi 68 per sq mi
What it is like in Voluntown
Voluntown is a town in New London County with a population of 2,650 and a land area of 38.97 square miles. It borders Griswold, North Stonington, Sterling and Plainfield, and its eastern edge is the Rhode Island state line.
Much of the town is part of Pachaug State Forest, which the state describes as Connecticut's largest state forest, covering 26,477 acres across six towns. Route 138 enters Voluntown from the Interstate 395 area and continues into Rhode Island.
Connecticut Museum Quest lists the Voluntown Peace Trust Labyrinth, Studio Farm, Burnt Swamp Cave and Dinosaur Caves among local sites.
The Chapman Area of Pachaug State Forest has the Rhododendron Sanctuary, a short walk through a rare ecosystem where the rhododendrons usually bloom around July 4. Mount Misery Overlook is 441 feet high with views of the forest and town, and it can be reached by trail or by car. Green Fall Pond has a 1.8-mile loop trail, swimming and fishing, and campgrounds are at Green Falls and Mount Misery.
Beachdale Pond is stocked with trout and has a fishing platform off Route 49. Beach Pond and Beachdale Pond have boat launches, and Hell Hollow Road, which closes to traffic in winter, runs through the forest. Town Grill & Pizzeria is at 104 Beach Pond Road.
Getting around from Voluntown
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 71 min | 54 |
| New Haven | 90 min | 72 |
| Stamford | 145 min | 111 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 198 min | 147 |
| Boston | 117 min | 84 |
| Providence | 53 min | 35 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 92 min | 67 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Route 138 and Route 49 are the main roads through town. Providence is 53 minutes (35 miles) away by car, Hartford 71 minutes (54 miles) and Boston 117 minutes (84 miles).
New Haven is 90 minutes, Bradley Airport 92 minutes (67 miles), Stamford 145 minutes and Midtown New York City 198 minutes (147 miles). No rail station is recorded for Voluntown in our data.
Schools in Voluntown
1 public school in Voluntown School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Voluntown
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Voluntown 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 Voluntown
Open Voluntown in Google Maps →Eat and drink 1
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Grill and pizzeria on Beach Pond Road serving pizza and American dishes.
Parks, preserves and trails 4
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.
Voluntown housing market
Over the last 12 months, 28 homes sold in Voluntown with a median sale price of $407,500 and a median of 8 days on market. There are 9 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $308 per square foot. The typical home sold for 103% of its list price, and the median sale price is down 9.7% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 3.9 months.
Voluntown's town-wide property tax rate is 20.78 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $5,900 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 Voluntown
What is the median home price in Voluntown, CT?
The median sale price in Voluntown is $407,500, based on 28 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Voluntown, CT?
Voluntown's town-wide property tax rate is 20.78 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $5,900 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Voluntown, CT from Hartford?
Voluntown is about 54 miles and a 71-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Voluntown, CT from New York City?
Voluntown is about 147 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 198-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Voluntown, CT?
Voluntown has about 2,650 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 39.0 square miles.
How many public schools are in Voluntown, CT?
Voluntown has 1 public school in Voluntown 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 Voluntown, CT?
There are 9 homes for sale in Voluntown right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Voluntown from Providence and Hartford?
Providence is 35 miles and about 53 minutes by car. Hartford is 54 miles and about 71 minutes.
Which towns border Voluntown?
Griswold, North Stonington, Sterling and Plainfield, plus the Rhode Island line to the east.
What is the Rhododendron Sanctuary?
A short walk in the Chapman Area of Pachaug State Forest through a rare ecosystem; the rhododendrons usually bloom around July 4.
Can I camp in Voluntown?
Green Falls Campground (18 sites) and Mount Misery Campground (22 sites) are in Pachaug State Forest.
How big is Pachaug State Forest?
The state lists 26,477 acres across six towns.
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