Farmington center
1 Monteith Dr, Farmington, CT 06032
Living in Farmington, Connecticut
Farmington is a town in the Farmington Valley in Hartford County, about 10 miles west of Hartford at the hub of several I-84 interchanges. Settled in 1640 along the floodplain of the Farmington River, it is the oldest inland settlement west of the Connecticut River. Its Main Street historic district holds colonial-era homes, and the town's northwestern corner is the former mill village of Unionville.
Farmington at a glance
- $615,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 27.36 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 20 minDrive to Hartford
- HartfordCounty · Farmington Valley
Farmington's villages and zip codes
Farmington uses 06032 for most of the town and 06085 for the Unionville section.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington center | 06032 | The historic village center along Main Street, where the Stanley-Whitman House, First Church of Christ and Miss Porter's School are located. |
| Unionville | 06085 | A former mill village in Farmington's northwestern corner, built up around water power from the Farmington River. |
Farmington covers about 28.8 square miles and borders Avon, Burlington, Newington, West Hartford, Plainville, New Britain and Bristol. It was incorporated in 1645.
Things to do in Farmington, CT
Start with Hill-Stead Museum and Stanley-Whitman House, then 2 more below.
Hill-Stead Museum
A 1901 Colonial Revival estate designed by architect Theodate Pope Riddle, now a museum holding an Impressionist art collection with works by Monet, Manet and Degas. It hosts the annual Sunken Garden Poetry Festival and is a National Historic Landmark.
35 Mountain Rd, Farmington, CT 06032
Plan a visitStanley-Whitman House
A restored early 18th-century colonial house museum on High Street in the historic district, used to interpret Farmington's colonial and Native American history.
37 High St, Farmington, CT 06032
Plan a visitFarmington Canal Heritage Trail
A paved multi-use trail built on the route of the former Farmington Canal and its later rail line, used for walking, running and biking through town.
Farmington
Miss Porter's School / Main Street historic district
A stretch of Main Street lined with 18th- and 19th-century homes, much of it occupied by the campus of Miss Porter's School, a private school founded in 1843.
Main Street, Farmington
More worth a visit
- Farmington River TrailA paved trail along the former rail line by the Farmington River, connecting to the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.
- Tunxis Community CollegeA public community college in the southwest part of town.Website
Around the calendar
- JuneSunken Garden Poetry FestivalAn annual poetry reading series held in the sunken garden at Hill-Stead Museum.
A little history
Farmington was settled by English colonists from Hartford in 1640 and incorporated in 1645, making it the oldest inland settlement west of the Connecticut River in Connecticut.
Nine other central Connecticut towns, including Southington, Bristol and Avon, were formed from land originally part of Farmington, earning it the nickname 'mother of towns.'
In 1841, the Mende Africans from the Amistad slave ship trial, including their leader Cinqué, were housed and educated in Farmington while funds were raised for their return to Africa.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Farmington
The Farmington River and the converted Farmington Canal rail line give the town a network of flat, paved trails, while the Metacomet Ridge's traprock peaks rise along its eastern side.
- Farmington Canal Heritage TrailA paved rail trail through town, part of a longer trail system running toward New Haven.
- Farmington River TrailA paved riverside trail connecting to the Canal Heritage Trail.
- Farmington RiverRuns through Unionville and Farmington center, used for fishing and paddling.
- Pinnacle Rock / Metacomet RidgeTraprock ridge terrain along Farmington's eastern side, part of the 100-mile Metacomet Ridge.
Where to eat in Farmington: restaurants and coffee
4 places in Farmington to try, including italian restaurant and american-latino restaurant and pub. No one paid to be listed.
Villa Mulino
Italian restaurant
A longtime Italian restaurant in Farmington.
Puente Pub
American-Latino restaurant and pub
A restaurant and pub in Unionville serving Latino and American fusion food.
81 S Main St, Unionville, CT 06085 · puentepub.com
George's Pizza & Restaurant
Pizza restaurant
A pizza restaurant serving the Farmington/Unionville area.
Wood-n-Tap - Farmington
Gastropub
A gastropub and bar location of the regional Wood-n-Tap chain.
Walkability and getting around Farmington
Farmington center and Unionville both have walkable historic cores with sidewalks, shops and restaurants, but most of the town's neighborhoods and commercial strips along Farmington Avenue and Route 4 require a car.
Unionville
15 School St, Unionville, CT 06085
Drive times
- Hartford, about 10 miles20 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 25 miles30–35 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
CTtransit Hartford operates local bus routes through Farmington and Unionville. There is no passenger rail station in town; the nearest Hartford Line stations are in Hartford.
Farmington property taxes and home prices
Farmington's 2026–27 mill rate is 27.36, which is $27.36 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Some areas also pay a fire or special district tax on top of that. Connecticut taxes a home at 70% of its appraised value, so every $100,000 of value costs about $1,915 a year in taxes at 27.36 mills.
What homes in Farmington sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $587,000151 sales | $300,000103 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $615,000156 sales | $303,500114 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Farmington's mill rate for 2026–27
27.36mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Farmington27.36 mills
- Talcott Glen Tax District (where it applies)+21.80 mills
- Farmington Woods District (where it applies)+13.599 mills
- Motor vehicles27.36 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2026
How Farmington's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 29.32 |
| 2023–24 | 24.21 |
| 2024–25 | 25.45 |
| 2025–26 | 26.62 |
| 2026–27 | 27.36 |
Farmington's town rate went from 29.32 in 2022–23 to 27.36 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2026.
Look up a Farmington property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment
Buying a home in Farmington
What we check on a Farmington purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map, historic district and foundations.
First-time buyer programs in Farmington
CHFA sets Farmington's income and price limits for Hartford County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
The Farmington River runs through Unionville and Farmington center and low-lying land along its banks falls within FEMA flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for FarmingtonMain Street sits in a National Register historic district
Farmington's Main Street historic district includes colonial-era homes and buildings tied to Miss Porter's School. Exterior changes to some properties may be subject to historic review; buyers should check with the town's planning office before assuming renovation plans.
Ask about foundation testing
Farmington is in the north-central Connecticut region where crumbling concrete foundations linked to pyrrhotite have been reported in some towns. Buyers should ask about foundation testing where relevant.
Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity CompanyAll loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. CHFA and USDA limits and eligibility are set by those agencies and change from time to time.
Thinking about buying in Farmington?
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Moving to Farmington: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Farmington: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasEversource (formerly Connecticut Natural Gas)
- WaterConnecticut Water / Unionville Water Company
- Sewer or septicTown sewer service covers most developed areas; some outlying areas use septic
- Trash and recyclingFarmington provides curbside trash and recycling collection through the town; check the town website for the current collection schedule and hauler.
Town offices and contacts
Farmington Town Hall is at 1 Monteith Dr, Farmington, CT 06032. Main line: (860) 673-8247. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(860) 673-8247
- Town ClerkVital records, land records and elections.(860) 673-8247
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection.
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.
- Planning & ZoningLand use and zoning review.
- Parks & RecreationTown parks, programs and facilities.
- Public WorksRoads and town infrastructure.
- Farmington LibrariesThe town's public library system, including the Unionville branch.
- Farmington Public SchoolsFarmington's public school district website.
Farmington, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Farmington, CT?
Farmington's 2026–27 mill rate is 27.36, which is $27.36 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Some areas also pay a fire or special district tax on top of that. The motor vehicle rate is 27.36 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Farmington?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 27.36 mills that's about $9,576 a year, or about $798 a month, before any district tax. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Farmington, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Farmington was $615,000 across 156 sales, compared with $587,000 the year before. The median condo sale was $303,500 across 114 sales.
When is Farmington's next revaluation?
Farmington's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2026, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2027.
What county is Farmington in?
Farmington is in Hartford County, in the Farmington Valley area of central Connecticut.
What are Farmington's zip codes?
Farmington uses 06032 for most of the town and 06085 for the Unionville section.
How far is Farmington from Hartford?
Hartford is about 10 miles from Farmington, roughly a 20-minute drive.
How far is Farmington from Bradley International Airport?
Bradley International Airport is about 25 miles from Farmington, roughly a 30–35 minute drive.
Is there train service in Farmington?
No passenger rail station is in Farmington; CTtransit Hartford buses serve the town, and the nearest Hartford Line stations are in Hartford.
What is Unionville?
Unionville is a village in Farmington's northwestern corner, a former mill community built up around water power from the Farmington River, with its own zip code (06085).
Towns near Farmington
Neighbors of Farmington in Hartford County and nearby. All Hartford County towns.
Sources
- Mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, "Mill Rates for FY 2014–2027," data.ct.gov. Revaluation year: OPM, Revaluation Schedule 2023–2037.
- Home sales: "Real Estate Sales 2001–2024 GL," data.ct.gov. Medians use Farmington sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Farmington, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia: Unionville, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Hill-Stead Museum: hillstead.org
- Stanley-Whitman House: stanleywhitman.org
- Connecticut Town Clerk Directory, portal.ct.gov: portal.ct.gov
- Puente Pub: puentepub.com
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: Staib, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.