Hampton center
164 Main Street, Hampton, CT 06247
Living in Hampton, Connecticut
Hampton is a small town in the Quiet Corner of northeastern Connecticut, about 40 miles northeast of Hartford. Its town center along Main Street includes a Congregational Church built in 1754, one of the older churches still in use in the state.
Hampton at a glance
- $351,250Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 21.48 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 20 minDrive to Willimantic
- WindhamCounty · Northeastern Connecticut
Hampton's zip code
All of Hampton uses ZIP code 06247.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton center | 06247 | The town's Main Street center, home to the town hall, library and the 1754 Congregational Church. |
Hampton covers about 25.0 square miles and borders Eastford, Pomfret, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Scotland, Windham and Chaplin. It was incorporated in 1786.
Things to do in Hampton, CT
Start with Fletcher Memorial Library and Congregational Church of Hampton, then 2 more below.
Fletcher Memorial Library
The town's public library, established in 1924 with an endowment from Austin Fletcher, housed in a 19th-century Italianate building on Main Street donated by Charles Chadwick.
257 Main Street, Hampton
Plan a visitCongregational Church of Hampton
A church building dating to 1754, cited as one of the second-oldest churches in the state still in use.
Main Street, Hampton
"The House the Women Built"
A 1776 house built by Sally Bowers and other Hampton women while the town's men were serving in the Continental Army.
Hampton, CT
Liberty pole at Clark's Corner
A pole erected in 1849 that marks distances from Hampton to Hartford and surrounding towns.
Clark's Corner, Hampton
A little history
Hampton's Congregational Church dates to 1754 and is cited as one of the second-oldest churches in Connecticut still in use.
In 1776, Sally Bowers and other women in town built a house, known locally as "The House the Women Built," while the town's men served in the Continental Army.
A liberty pole erected at Clark's Corner in 1849 marked road distances to Hartford and neighboring towns.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Hampton
Hampton is a rural, wooded town in the Quiet Corner with limited surface water; most outdoor time centers on its rural roads and surrounding woodland.
- Town roads and rural landscapeHampton's land area is mostly wooded and agricultural, with roads such as Route 97 running through the town center.
Walkability and getting around Hampton
Hampton is a rural town without a walkable commercial center; getting around requires a car.
Drive times
- Willimantic, about 10 miles20 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 40 miles50–60 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Hampton has no fixed-route public transit; the nearest bus service and Windham/Willimantic area connections are in surrounding towns.
Hampton property taxes and home prices
Hampton's 2026–27 mill rate is 21.48, which is $21.48 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Connecticut taxes a home at 70% of its appraised value, so every $100,000 of value costs about $1,504 a year in taxes at 21.48 mills.
What homes in Hampton sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $351,25020 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Hampton's mill rate for 2026–27
21.48mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Hampton21.48 mills
- Motor vehicles21.48 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2028
How Hampton's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 22.49 |
| 2023–24 | 24.24 |
| 2024–25 | 20.83 |
| 2025–26 | 21.48 |
| 2026–27 | 21.48 |
Hampton's town rate went from 22.49 in 2022–23 to 21.48 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2028.
Look up a Hampton property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: (860) 455-9132 ext. 5
Buying a home in Hampton
What we check on a Hampton purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and well and septic.
First-time buyer programs in Hampton
CHFA sets Hampton's income and price limits for Windham County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
Flood zones are set address by address. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for HamptonPrivate wells and septic systems
Hampton is a rural town without town water or sewer service in most areas, so homes typically rely on private wells and septic systems. Buyers should budget for a well and septic inspection as part of due diligence.
All 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 Hampton?
Send us a Hampton address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Hampton: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Hampton: Eversource for power.
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Town offices and contacts
Hampton Town Hall is at 164 Main Street, Hampton, CT 06247. Hours: Tuesday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.. Main line: (860) 455-9132. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(860) 455-9132
- Town Clerk / First Selectman's OfficeLand records, vital records and town administration(860) 455-9132
- AssessorProperty values and assessments(860) 455-9132 ext. 5
- Building and Land UsePermits, inspections and land use applications(860) 455-9132 ext. 6
- Public WorksRoads and town maintenance(860) 455-9715
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment, handled through the Town of Canterbury's tax office(860) 546-9377
- Fletcher Memorial LibraryThe town's public library(860) 455-9132
Hampton, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Hampton, CT?
Hampton's 2026–27 mill rate is 21.48, which is $21.48 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 21.48 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Hampton?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 21.48 mills that's about $7,518 a year, or about $626 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Hampton, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Hampton was $351,250 across 20 sales.
When is Hampton's next revaluation?
Hampton's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2028, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2029.
What county is Hampton, CT in?
Hampton is in Windham County, in the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
What ZIP code is Hampton?
All of Hampton uses ZIP code 06247.
Is there public transit in Hampton?
No, Hampton has no fixed-route public transit.
How far is Hampton from Willimantic?
Willimantic is about 10 miles from Hampton, roughly a 20-minute drive.
What are Town Hall hours in Hampton?
Town Hall is open Tuesday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and Thursday 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Towns near Hampton
Neighbors of Hampton in Windham County and nearby. All Windham 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 Hampton sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Hampton, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Hampton, CT official website: hamptonct.org
- Fletcher Memorial Library: fletchermemoriallibrary.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.