Southington center
75 Main St, Southington, CT 06489
Living in Southington, Connecticut
Southington is a Hartford County town formally established on February 15, 1779, evolving out of the 'South Society of Farmington.' Known locally as 'the Apple Valley' for its orchard heritage, the town has held its Apple Harvest Festival every year since 1969. The Quinnipiac River runs through town, and Southington includes the villages of Plantsville, Marion, Milldale and Flanders.
Southington at a glance
- $415,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 23.29 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 25-30 minDrive to Hartford
- HartfordCounty · Capitol Planning Region
Southington's villages and zip codes
Southington is split across four zip codes by village: 06489 (Southington), 06479 (Plantsville), 06444 (Marion) and 06467 (Milldale).
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Southington center | 06489 | The town center around Town Hall on Main Street. |
| Plantsville | 06479 | A village in the western part of town with its own small commercial center. |
| Marion | 06444 | A village in the eastern part of town, site of a Revolutionary War encampment by French General Rochambeau's forces in June 1781. |
| Milldale | 06467 | A village along the Quinnipiac River in the southern part of town. |
Southington covers about 36.6 square miles and borders Bristol, Plainville, New Britain, Wolcott, Berlin, Waterbury, Cheshire and Meriden. It was incorporated in 1779.
Things to do in Southington, CT
Start with Apple Harvest Festival and Lake Compounce, then 2 more below.
Apple Harvest Festival
An annual fall festival on the town green, running since 1969, with food, crafts and entertainment celebrating the town's orchard heritage.
Town Green, Southington, CT
Lake Compounce
An amusement and water park, one of the oldest continuously operating amusement parks in the country, with rides and a beach area; the park's grounds extend partly into Southington.
186 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT (partly in Southington)
Mount Southington Ski Area
A local ski and snowboard area with lessons and night skiing, a winter draw for the region.
396 Mt Vernon Rd, Southington, CT
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
A paved rail-trail segment through Southington used for walking, running and biking, part of a longer multi-town greenway.
Southington, CT
More worth a visit
- Southington YMCAA community YMCA with fitness and recreation programs.
- Southington Drive-InA local seasonal drive-in theater.
Around the calendar
- OctoberApple Harvest FestivalA town-wide festival on the green celebrating Southington's orchard heritage, held annually since 1969.
A little history
Southington was formally established as a town on February 15, 1779, having grown out of the 'South Society of Farmington.'
French General Rochambeau's Revolutionary War forces camped in the Marion section of town in June 1781 while marching to Yorktown.
An F3 tornado struck Southington on May 24, 1962, causing significant damage in town.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Southington
Southington's outdoor life mixes an amusement park and ski area with a rail-trail and the Quinnipiac River corridor running through town.
- Quinnipiac RiverRuns through Southington, with access points for fishing along its course.
- Farmington Canal Heritage TrailA paved multi-use trail segment through town connecting to a longer regional greenway.
- Mount Southington Ski AreaA local ski hill for downhill skiing and snowboarding in winter.
- Crescent LakeA local lake used for recreation.
Walkability and getting around Southington
The town center and Plantsville have small walkable clusters of shops and restaurants, but Southington overall is suburban and spread across 36 square miles, so most errands require a car.
Drive times
- Hartford, about 18 miles25-30 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 25 miles30-35 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
CTfastrak bus rapid transit connects Southington to Hartford and Waterbury along Interstate 84's corridor. The nearest Metro-North/regional rail service is the Waterbury Branch Line station in Waterbury.
Southington property taxes and home prices
Southington's 2026–27 mill rate is 23.29, which is $23.29 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 $1,630 a year in taxes at 23.29 mills.
What homes in Southington sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $380,000353 sales | $287,500116 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $415,000420 sales | $325,000103 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Southington's mill rate for 2026–27
23.29mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Southington23.29 mills
- Motor vehicles23.29 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2030
How Southington's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 29.13 |
| 2023–24 | 30.36 |
| 2024–25 | 31.44 |
| 2025–26 | 33.21 |
| 2026–27 | 23.29 |
Southington's town rate went from 29.13 in 2022–23 to 23.29 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2030.
Look up a Southington 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 Southington
What we check on a Southington purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and village zip codes.
First-time buyer programs in Southington
CHFA sets Southington'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 Quinnipiac River, which runs through town, puts some low-lying land along its banks in FEMA flood zones. We check the flood map before you make an offer near the river. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for SouthingtonConfirm village and zip code
Southington is split across four village zip codes (Southington, Plantsville, Marion and Milldale). Confirm which applies to a specific address, since it can affect mail routing and some local service boundaries.
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 Southington?
Send us a Southington address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Southington: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Southington: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasConnecticut Natural Gas or Eversource Gas, service varies by area
- WaterSouthington Water Department (public water) in most developed areas, with private wells in some outlying areas
- Sewer or septicPublic sewer in most developed areas; septic in some outlying areas
- Trash and recyclingThe town provides trash and recycling collection information through the Tax Collector's office area, and a bulky waste transfer station is available for large items.
Bulky Waste Transfer Station
Southington, CT
Transfer station detailsTown offices and contacts
Southington Town Hall is at 75 Main St, Southington, CT 06489. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records and elections.
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment.
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.
- Planning & ZoningLand use applications and zoning regulations.
- Parks & RecreationTown parks and recreation programs.
- Public WorksRoads, water, sewer and engineering.
- Southington Public LibraryPublic library.
- Southington Public SchoolsSchool district website.860-628-3200
Southington, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Southington, CT?
Southington's 2026–27 mill rate is 23.29, which is $23.29 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 23.29 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Southington?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 23.29 mills that's about $8,152 a year, or about $679 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Southington, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Southington was $415,000 across 420 sales, compared with $380,000 the year before. The median condo sale was $325,000 across 103 sales.
When is Southington's next revaluation?
Southington'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 Southington, CT in?
Southington is in Hartford County, part of the Capitol Planning Region.
What are Southington's zip codes?
Southington is split into four village zip codes: 06489 (Southington), 06479 (Plantsville), 06444 (Marion) and 06467 (Milldale).
Is there a train station in Southington?
No station is located within Southington; the nearest regional rail service is the Waterbury Branch Line station in Waterbury. CTfastrak bus rapid transit serves the town.
When is the Apple Harvest Festival?
The Apple Harvest Festival is held annually in October on the town green and has run since 1969.
Who provides electricity in Southington?
Eversource is the electric utility.
How do I reach Southington's town hall?
Town Hall is at 75 Main St, Southington, CT 06489.
Towns near Southington
Neighbors of Southington 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 Southington sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Southington, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Southington official website: southingtonct.gov
- Southington Public Schools: southingtonschools.org
- Wikimedia Commons - File:Southington CT USA the gree.jpg: commons.wikimedia.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: 3Dimka, Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.