Living in Willington, CT
Willington is a Tolland County town on the Willimantic River in northeastern Connecticut, with Interstate 84 running through the area.
Willington at a glance
- Median sale price
- $371,500+6.1% vs last year 56 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 26.30 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$6,800 median-priced home
- Population
- 5,609 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 33.3 sq mi 168 per sq mi
What it is like in Willington
Willington covers 33.29 square miles of Tolland County and had a population of 5,609 in the facts we hold. The Willimantic River forms its western border. Neighboring towns are Ashford, Tolland, Stafford, Mansfield, Union, Coventry and Ellington.
In 1720 eight men from England bought about 16,000 acres here, and the town was incorporated in May 1727. It became part of Tolland County when the county formed in 1785. Early work centered on grazing and lumbering, and by 1845 the town had several mills, silk factories and a glassworks that ran from 1815 to 1871.
The c. 1815 Daniel Glazier Tavern, once used as a town meetinghouse, is among the town's surviving historic buildings.
Outdoor places in town include Halls Pond Swim Area, River Road Park, Chenes Roches Preserve, Royal Knowlton Preserve, Fenton-Ruby Park and Wildlife Preserve, the UConn Forest Moss Tract and Wilderness Lake Campground.
The Gardiner Hall Jr. History Museum at 156 River Road sits in The Mill Works, the former home of the Gardiner Hall Jr. Thread Company, which is on the National and Connecticut registers of historic places. Willington Pizza at 25 River Road is on Route 32.
Getting around from Willington
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 40 min | 27 |
| New Haven | 83 min | 63 |
| Stamford | 135 min | 101 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 189 min | 136 |
| Boston | 103 min | 79 |
| Providence | 79 min | 49 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 56 min | 36 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Interstate 84 runs through the area and connects to Boston via the Massachusetts Turnpike. Route 32 carries River Road through town. Hartford is 40 minutes (27 miles) by car, Providence 79 minutes (49 miles), Boston 103 minutes (79 miles) and Bradley Airport 56 minutes (36 miles).
No rail station is listed for Willington in our facts, and we did not confirm bus service.
Schools in Willington
2 public schools in Willington School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Center
Middle 1
- Hall Memorial
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Willington 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 Willington
Open Willington in Google Maps →Eat and drink 3
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Restaurant and bar with starters, entrees, seafood, burgers and breakfast menus, plus carryout, catering and banquet rooms.
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Pizzeria on Route 32 serving pies including a red potato pizza.
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Pizza restaurant near I-84 exit 69 that takes online pickup orders and serves wings and other menu items.
Things to do and see 1
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Local history museum in The Mill Works, the former Gardiner Hall Jr. Company thread mill.
Parks, preserves and trails 25
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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.
Willington housing market
Over the last 12 months, 56 homes sold in Willington with a median sale price of $371,500 and a median of 9 days on market. There are 9 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $222 per square foot. The typical home sold for 101% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 6.1% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.9 months.
Willington's town-wide property tax rate is 26.30 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,800 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 Willington
What is the median home price in Willington, CT?
The median sale price in Willington is $371,500, based on 56 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Willington, CT?
Willington's town-wide property tax rate is 26.30 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,800 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Willington, CT from Hartford?
Willington is about 27 miles and a 40-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Willington, CT from New York City?
Willington is about 136 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 189-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Willington, CT?
Willington has about 5,609 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 33.3 square miles.
How many public schools are in Willington, CT?
Willington has 2 public schools in Willington 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 Willington, CT?
There are 9 homes for sale in Willington right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Willington from Hartford?
Hartford is 27 miles and about 40 minutes by car.
Which interstate serves Willington?
Interstate 84 runs through the area.
What towns border Willington?
Ashford, Tolland, Stafford, Mansfield, Union, Coventry and Ellington.
Where can you swim in Willington?
Halls Pond Swim Area is one of the town's listed outdoor areas.
When was Willington incorporated?
The town was incorporated in May 1727.
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