Living in Westbrook, CT
Westbrook is a Middlesex County shoreline town on Long Island Sound with a Shore Line East station, Interstate 95, the Boston Post Road and a salt marsh refuge.
Westbrook at a glance
- Median sale price
- $557,000−10.9% vs last year 91 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 23.25 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$9,100 median-priced home
- Population
- 6,918 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 15.8 sq mi 439 per sq mi
What it is like in Westbrook
Westbrook is in Middlesex County on Long Island Sound, where the Connecticut River empties nearby. It borders Clinton, Deep River, Essex and Old Saybrook, and has 6,918 residents on 15.77 square miles of land area. The Menunketesuck and Patchogue rivers run through it.
The area was known as Pochoug and later West Saybrook, a district of Old Saybrook, and Westbrook was incorporated in 1840. The Salt Meadow Unit of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge is in town, and three uninhabited islands lie offshore: Salt Island, Menunketesuck Island and Duck Island.
The Westbrook Historical Society Museum is in a building that opened as the town library in 1905.
Black Hall Outfitters on the Boston Post Road rents kayaks and paddleboards near the Menunketesuck River kayak trail. The town's open spaces include Westbrook Town Beach, Kirtland Landing, Patchogue Riverfront, Salt Island, Daniel P. Wren Park, Westbrook Town Green and Timberlane Preserve.
Most restaurants are along the Boston Post Road, including Edd's Place, Bill's Seafood, The Deck, Haywire Burger Bar and Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale. Bacari Social is at Pilots Point, and Water's Edge Resort & Spa on the shore holds Seaview Bistro, Sunset Bar & Grill and Dattilo Italian Steakhouse.
Getting around from Westbrook
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 60 min | 43 |
| New Haven | 34 min | 25 |
| Stamford | 89 min | 64 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 142 min | 100 |
| Boston | 160 min | 131 |
| Providence | 99 min | 81 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 82 min | 57 |
Rail stations nearby
- Westbrook 1.9 mi Shore Line East, CTrail Hartford Line
- Clinton 3.1 mi Shore Line East, CTrail Hartford Line
- Old Saybrook 5.2 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
Highways and routes
Interstate 95 and the Boston Post Road serve Westbrook. New Haven is 25 miles and about 34 minutes by car, Hartford is 43 miles and 60 minutes, and Providence is 81 miles and 99 minutes. New York City (Midtown) is 100 miles and about 142 minutes, Boston is 131 miles and 160 minutes, and Bradley Airport is 57 miles and 82 minutes.
Westbrook station (Shore Line East and CTrail Hartford Line) is 1.9 miles away in a straight line. Clinton station (Shore Line East and CTrail Hartford Line) is 3.1 miles and Old Saybrook station (CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak) is 5.2 miles. The Estuary Transit District runs local buses.
Schools in Westbrook
3 public schools in Westbrook School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Daisy Ingraham
Middle 1
- Westbrook
High school 1
- Westbrook High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Westbrook 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 Westbrook
Open Westbrook in Google Maps →Eat and drink 14
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Waterfront bar and restaurant at Pilots Point.
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Seafood restaurant on the Boston Post Road.
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Italian fine dining restaurant within Water's Edge Resort.
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Shoreline restaurant serving breakfast, sandwiches and lobster rolls.
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Sandwich shop serving grinders, subs and homemade deli items.
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Burger restaurant and bar with rotating craft beers and milkshakes.
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Seafood restaurant serving fish and shellfish broiled, baked, fried or steamed.
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Restaurant serving Greek-style pan pizza with Connecticut craft beers and wines.
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Bistro bar and restaurant inside Water's Edge Resort & Spa serving lunch and dinner.
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Gluten-free and vegan eatery and bakery serving pizzas and sandwiches.
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Bakery that makes baked goods free of gluten, nuts, soy and corn.
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Bar and grill with live music at Water's Edge Resort & Spa.
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Mexican restaurant on the Boston Post Road.
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Restaurant and bar with rotating craft beers, cocktails and live music.
Things to do and see 2
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Paddle sport center renting and selling kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and canoes near the Menunketesuck River.
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Museum of local artifacts and research materials in a building that opened in 1905 as the public library.
Parks, preserves and trails 20
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.
Westbrook housing market
Over the last 12 months, 91 homes sold in Westbrook with a median sale price of $557,000 and a median of 17 days on market. There are 19 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $304 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is down 10.9% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.5 months.
Westbrook's town-wide property tax rate is 23.25 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $9,100 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 Westbrook
What is the median home price in Westbrook, CT?
The median sale price in Westbrook is $557,000, based on 91 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Westbrook, CT?
Westbrook's town-wide property tax rate is 23.25 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $9,100 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Westbrook, CT from Hartford?
Westbrook is about 43 miles and a 60-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Westbrook, CT from New York City?
Westbrook is about 100 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 142-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Westbrook, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Westbrook (Shore Line East, CTrail Hartford Line) about 1.9 miles from the center of Westbrook. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Westbrook, CT?
Westbrook has about 6,918 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 15.8 square miles.
How many public schools are in Westbrook, CT?
Westbrook has 3 public schools in Westbrook 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 Westbrook, CT?
There are 19 homes for sale in Westbrook right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Is there a train station in Westbrook?
Yes. Westbrook station has Shore Line East and CTrail Hartford Line service, 1.9 miles away in a straight line. Clinton and Old Saybrook stations are 3.1 and 5.2 miles away.
Which roads serve Westbrook?
Interstate 95 and the Boston Post Road.
Is there bus service in Westbrook?
The Estuary Transit District runs local buses.
What natural areas are in Westbrook?
The Salt Meadow Unit of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, Westbrook Town Beach, Kirtland Landing, Patchogue Riverfront and Timberlane Preserve.
How far is Westbrook from New Haven?
New Haven is 25 miles and about 34 minutes by car.
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