Middlebury center
1212 Whittemore Rd, Middlebury, CT 06762
Living in Middlebury, Connecticut
Middlebury sits between Waterbury, Woodbury and Southbury in New Haven County, a location that gave the town its name. Lake Quassapaug, a 296-acre lake on the town's west side, is home to Quassy Amusement Park, one of the country's older continuously operating amusement parks.
Middlebury at a glance
- $515,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 26.46 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 15 minDrive to Waterbury
- New HavenCounty · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Middlebury's zip code
Middlebury uses zip code 06762.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Middlebury center | 06762 | The town center along Whittemore Road, where town hall, the library and the green are located. |
Middlebury covers about 18.5 square miles and borders Southbury, Woodbury, Watertown, Waterbury, Naugatuck and Oxford. It was incorporated in 1807.
Things to do in Middlebury, CT
Start with Quassy Amusement & Waterpark and Lake Quassapaug, then 1 more below.
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark
A family amusement park on Lake Quassapaug with classic and thrill rides and the Splash Away Bay waterpark, plus a lake beach, cabana rentals and dining. The park opens for the season in April with full summer hours starting in May.
2132 Middlebury Rd (Route 64), Middlebury, CT 06762
Plan a visitLake Quassapaug
A 296-acre lake with six private outing clubs, including a sailing center, and the Lake Quassapaug Association working on water quality.
Middlebury, CT
Josiah Bronson House
An 18th-century house (1738) listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A little history
Middlebury was incorporated in 1807 and was named for its central position among Waterbury, Woodbury and Southbury.
Quassy Amusement Park has operated on Lake Quassapaug since 1908, making it one of the longest continuously operating amusement parks in the country.
A former Timex corporate headquarters building was constructed in Middlebury in 2001.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Middlebury
Lake Quassapaug is the center of outdoor recreation in Middlebury, with swimming, boating and sailing alongside the amusement park.
- Lake QuassapaugLake recreation including sailing clubs and a beach at Quassy.
- Quassy Amusement & WaterparkRides, waterpark and lakefront beach.More information
Walkability and getting around Middlebury
Middlebury's town center is small; most of the town is low-density and residential along state routes, and a car is needed to get around.
Drive times
- Waterbury, about 6 miles15 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Middlebury has no rail station in town; the nearest Metro-North New Haven Line (Waterbury Branch) station is in Waterbury. Regional bus service is limited.
Middlebury property taxes and home prices
Middlebury's 2026–27 mill rate is 26.46, which is $26.46 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 $1,852 a year in taxes at 26.46 mills.
What homes in Middlebury sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $461,50074 sales | $560,00027 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $515,00085 sales | $590,15024 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Middlebury's mill rate for 2026–27
26.46mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Middlebury26.46 mills
- Motor vehicles26.46 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2030
How Middlebury's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 31.26 |
| 2023–24 | 32.26 |
| 2024–25 | 32.60 |
| 2025–26 | 32.52 |
| 2026–27 | 26.46 |
Middlebury's town rate went from 31.26 in 2022–23 to 26.46 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2030.
Look up a Middlebury property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: (203) 758-1447
Buying a home in Middlebury
What we check on a Middlebury purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and lake property.
First-time buyer programs in Middlebury
CHFA sets Middlebury's income and price limits for New Haven County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
Lake Quassapaug and several brooks are within Middlebury; check the FEMA flood map for any property near the lake or its tributaries. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for MiddleburyCheck outing-club and association rules near the lake
Some properties around Lake Quassapaug are tied to private outing clubs or associations with their own dues and rules for lake access. We confirm whether a lake-area property carries association dues before you make an offer.
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 Middlebury?
Send us a Middlebury address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Middlebury: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Middlebury: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Trash and recyclingMiddlebury has a town transfer station for trash and recycling drop-off; call the transfer station for current hours and permit information.
Town offices and contacts
Middlebury Town Hall is at 1212 Whittemore Rd, Middlebury, CT 06762. Main line: (475) 473-3352. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(475) 473-3352
- Town ClerkVital records, land records and elections.(203) 758-2557
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.(203) 758-1447
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection.(203) 758-1373
- Building & Land Use DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.(203) 577-4162
- Planning & Zoning CommissionLand use and zoning review.(203) 577-4162
- Parks & RecreationTown parks, fields and programs.(203) 758-2520
- Public WorksRoads, plowing and town maintenance.(203) 577-4170
- Middlebury Public LibraryThe town's public library.(203) 758-2634
- Region 15 school districtRegional School District #15, serving Middlebury and Southbury.
Middlebury, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Middlebury, CT?
Middlebury's 2026–27 mill rate is 26.46, which is $26.46 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 26.46 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Middlebury?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 26.46 mills that's about $9,261 a year, or about $772 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Middlebury, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Middlebury was $515,000 across 85 sales, compared with $461,500 the year before. The median condo sale was $590,150 across 24 sales.
When is Middlebury's next revaluation?
Middlebury's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2030, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2031.
What county is Middlebury in?
Middlebury is in New Haven County, in the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
What is the zip code for Middlebury?
06762.
Is there train service from Middlebury?
No station is in town; the nearest Metro-North Waterbury Branch station is in Waterbury.
How far is Middlebury from Waterbury?
About 6 miles, roughly 15 minutes by car.
What school district serves Middlebury?
Region 15, which serves Middlebury and Southbury.
Is there a beach in Middlebury?
Lake Quassapaug has swimming and beach access through Quassy Amusement & Waterpark and several private outing clubs.
Towns near Middlebury
Neighbors of Middlebury in New Haven County and nearby. All New Haven 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 Middlebury sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Middlebury, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Lake Quassapaug - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Middlebury, CT official website: middleburyct.gov
- Middlebury, CT staff directory: middleburyct.gov
- Quassy Amusement & Waterpark: quassy.com
- Region 15 Public Schools: region15.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.