Living in Wethersfield, CT
Wethersfield is a Hartford County town just south of Hartford on the Connecticut River, settled in 1634, with the Old Wethersfield historic district, Interstate 91 and Silas Deane Highway.
Wethersfield at a glance
- Median sale price
- $413,500−1.5% vs last year 290 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 39.98 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$11,600 median-priced home
- Population
- 27,372 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 12.3 sq mi 2,225 per sq mi
What it is like in Wethersfield
Wethersfield is in Hartford County, immediately south of Hartford along the Connecticut River. It borders Hartford, East Hartford, Glastonbury, Rocky Hill and Newington, and has 27,372 residents on 12.3 square miles of land area.
English colonists settled it in 1634, and it was incorporated in 1637. It calls itself the Most Ancient Town in Connecticut. For about a century it was the center of the New England onion trade, known for its red onion, and Comstock, Ferre & Company, founded here in 1820, is described as America's oldest continuously operating seed company.
Old Wethersfield, on the National Register of Historic Places since 1970, is the state's largest historic district, with about 1,100 buildings from the 17th to 19th centuries. In May 1781 George Washington and Rochambeau planned the Yorktown campaign at the Joseph Webb House.
Main Street runs through Old Wethersfield and holds the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, the Wethersfield Historical Society, Time's Fool Company and restaurants including The Charles, Lucky Lou's Bar & Grill and Main Street Creamery & Cafe. Heirloom Market sits in the Comstock Ferre building at 263 Main Street.
Wethersfield Cove, Great Meadows, Standish Park, Hanmer Park, Colonel John Chester Park and the Pitkin Recreation Complex are among the town's open spaces, and Wethersfield Country Club is a golf course in town. Annual events include Cove Park fireworks in early June, Cornfest in mid-September, Scarecrows Along Main Street in early fall, and Holidays on Main in early December.
Getting around from Wethersfield
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 11 min | 5 |
| New Haven | 45 min | 34 |
| Stamford | 97 min | 72 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 150 min | 107 |
| Boston | 129 min | 104 |
| Providence | 103 min | 78 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 33 min | 20 |
Rail stations nearby
- Hartford 4.6 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
- Berlin 6.7 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
Highways and routes
Interstate 91 runs through Wethersfield with exits 25 and 26. U.S. Route 5, which is the Silas Deane Highway, and Routes 3, 15, 99, 175 and 287 also serve the town. Hartford is 5 miles and about 11 minutes by car, Bradley Airport is 20 miles and 33 minutes, and New Haven is 34 miles and 45 minutes. Boston is 104 miles and about 129 minutes, and New York City (Midtown) is 107 miles and about 150 minutes.
CT Transit provides bus service. The nearest rail stations are Hartford (CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak) at 4.6 miles in a straight line and Berlin (CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak) at 6.7 miles.
Schools in Wethersfield
9 public schools in Wethersfield School District and Capitol Region Education Council. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 6
- Alfred W. Hanmer
- Charles Wright
- Discovery Academy
- Emerson-Williams
- Highcrest
- Samuel B. Webb
Middle 1
- Silas Deane
High school 1
- Wethersfield High School
Other 1
- CREC Preschool at Progress Drive
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Wethersfield School District and Capitol Region Education Council 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 Wethersfield
Open Wethersfield in Google Maps →Eat and drink 9
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Fresh pasta shop on the Silas Deane Highway.
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Grocery, cafe and garden center with roasted coffee and baked goods.
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Farm-to-table restaurant with a pub-style bar on Main Street.
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Ice cream parlor and cafe on Main Street.
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Waterfront Italian restaurant and bar on the Connecticut River.
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Mexican cantina on Great Meadow Road.
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Restaurant and bar on Main Street with event and private dining space.
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Deli serving breakfast and lunch on the Silas Deane Highway.
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Pizza restaurant with takeout on the Silas Deane Highway.
Things to do and see 3
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Theatre company on Main Street.
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Museum of three historic houses, including the Joseph Webb House where Washington met Rochambeau in 1781.
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Society that runs local history museums and sites, including the Keeney Memorial museum and the Cove Warehouse.
Parks, preserves and trails 36
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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.
Wethersfield housing market
Over the last 12 months, 290 homes sold in Wethersfield with a median sale price of $413,500 and a median of 8 days on market. There are 38 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $255 per square foot. The typical home sold for 103% of its list price, and the median sale price is down 1.5% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.6 months.
Wethersfield's town-wide property tax rate is 39.98 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $11,600 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.
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Questions about Wethersfield
What is the median home price in Wethersfield, CT?
The median sale price in Wethersfield is $413,500, based on 290 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Wethersfield, CT?
Wethersfield's town-wide property tax rate is 39.98 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $11,600 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Wethersfield, CT from Hartford?
Wethersfield is about 5 miles and a 11-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Wethersfield, CT from New York City?
Wethersfield is about 107 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 150-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Wethersfield, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Hartford (CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak) about 4.6 miles from the center of Wethersfield. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Wethersfield, CT?
Wethersfield has about 27,372 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 12.3 square miles.
How many public schools are in Wethersfield, CT?
Wethersfield has 9 public schools in Wethersfield School District and Capitol Region Education Council. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Wethersfield, CT?
There are 38 homes for sale in Wethersfield right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Is there a train station in Wethersfield?
No. The nearest are Hartford at 4.6 miles and Berlin at 6.7 miles in a straight line, both on the CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak. CT Transit buses serve the town.
Which highways serve Wethersfield?
Interstate 91 (exits 25 and 26), U.S. Route 5 and Routes 3, 15, 99, 175 and 287.
What is Old Wethersfield?
It is the state's largest historic district, about 2 square miles with roughly 1,100 buildings from the 17th to 19th centuries, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
What events does Wethersfield hold each year?
Cove Park fireworks in early June, Cornfest in mid-September, Scarecrows Along Main Street in early fall, a Cove Side Carnival in mid-October and Holidays on Main in early December.
How far is Wethersfield from Hartford and Bradley Airport?
Hartford is 5 miles and about 11 minutes by car. Bradley Airport is 20 miles and about 33 minutes.
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