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The Kent Memorial Library building in Suffield.

Living in Suffield, Connecticut

Suffield sits on the west bank of the Connecticut River in the northernmost part of Hartford County, about 8 miles south of Springfield, Massachusetts, and roughly 16 miles north of Hartford. Originally called Southfield and part of Massachusetts, it was annexed by Connecticut in 1749.

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Suffield at a glance

Suffield's villages and zip codes

Suffield uses ZIP codes 06078 (Suffield/Suffield Depot) and 06093 (West Suffield).

Suffield villages and zip codes
AreaZip codeWhere it is
Suffield Depot06078The historic town center along Main Street, with the Green, churches, Suffield Academy and Town Hall nearby.
West Suffield06093A rural section in the western part of town, near West Suffield Mountain on the Metacomet Ridge.

Suffield covers about 42.3 square miles and borders Enfield, Windsor Locks, East Granby, Granby, Agawam, Massachusetts and Southwick, Massachusetts. It was incorporated in 1682.

Things to do in Suffield, CT

Start with Main Street Historic District and Bushy Hill Orchard, then 2 more below.

  1. Main Street Historic District

    A designated historic district along Suffield's Main Street, with the Green, three churches, Suffield Academy, and vintage colonial and Victorian homes.

    FreeYear-round

    Main Street

  2. Bushy Hill Orchard

    An orchard growing apples, peaches, blueberries, Asian pears, nectarines and plums, with seasonal pick-your-own.

    Seasonal

    West Suffield

  3. Clark Farms at Bushy Hill greenhouse

    A farm greenhouse operation on Mountain Road, tied to the Clark Farms orchard and cidery.

    Seasonal

    676 Mountain Road

  4. Roaring Acres Alpacas

    A farm that welcomes visitors to meet its alpacas.

    Suffield

More worth a visit

  • Kent Memorial Library programsThe town library hosts local history and community programs.

A little history

Originally called Southfield, the settlement was part of Massachusetts before being incorporated as a town in March 1682.

Suffield was annexed by Connecticut in 1749, after a long boundary dispute with Massachusetts.

Suffield Academy, a private preparatory school founded in the 18th century, remains a fixture of the town center alongside the public school system.

Parks, trails and outdoors in Suffield

Suffield's outdoor draws are its working farms and orchards, plus ridge-line trails on West Suffield Mountain.

  • West Suffield Mountain (Metacomet Ridge)Part of the Metacomet Trail system, with hiking access in West Suffield.
  • Bushy Hill OrchardOrchard land open for seasonal picking.
  • Connecticut River accessSuffield's east side borders the Connecticut River.

Where to eat in Suffield: restaurants and coffee

3 places in Suffield to try, including restaurant and restaurant. No one paid to be listed.

Walkability and getting around Suffield

Suffield's Main Street historic district has sidewalks connecting the Green, churches and Suffield Academy. Most of the rest of town, including West Suffield and the farm areas, is rural and requires a car.

Suffield Depot

83 Mountain Road, Suffield, CT 06078

West Suffield

Check any Suffield address

Drive times

  • Springfield, Massachusetts, about 8 miles15–20 min
  • Bradley International Airport, about 10 miles15–20 min

Approximate, without traffic.

By bus or train

There is no fixed-route public transit in Suffield. The nearest bus and rail service is in Springfield, Massachusetts, or Windsor Locks/Hartford.

Suffield property taxes and home prices

Suffield's 2026–27 mill rate is 24.10, which is $24.10 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 $1,687 a year in taxes at 24.10 mills.

What homes in Suffield sell for

12 months endingSingle-familyCondo
Sep 2025$500,000119 sales$287,50038 sales

October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.

Suffield's mill rate for 2026–27

24.10mills, fiscal year 2026–27

  • Town of Suffield24.10 mills
  • Motor vehicles24.10 mills
  • Next revaluationOctober 1, 2028

Suffield property tax calculator

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Using our mortgage calculator or affordability calculator? Enter about 1.69% for property tax. That's 24.10 mills on a 70% assessment.

How Suffield's mill rate has changed

Suffield town mill rate by fiscal year
Fiscal yearTown rate
2022–2328.61
2023–2428.61
2024–2522.63
2025–2623.41
2026–2724.10

Suffield's town rate went from 28.61 in 2022–23 to 24.10 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2028.

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Buying a home in Suffield

What we check on a Suffield purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map, private wells and river flood zone.

CHFA

First-time buyer programs in Suffield

CHFA sets Suffield's income and price limits for Hartford County. We check them with you before you shop.

See CHFA's limits map
Flood maps

Check the flood zone first

Land along the Connecticut River on Suffield's east side falls within FEMA flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.

FEMA's flood map for Suffield
Private wells

Confirm water source outside water-company areas

Connecticut Water and the West Suffield Water Company serve only parts of town; many properties rely on private wells, which we factor into the financing timeline.

River flood zone

Check the flood map near the river

Land closest to the Connecticut River on Suffield's east side may sit in a FEMA flood zone. We check the flood map 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.

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Moving to Suffield: utilities, trash and town offices

Who to call in Suffield: Eversource for power.

Suffield Landfill & Transfer Station

2715 Mountain Road, West Suffield, CT 06093

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Town offices and contacts

Suffield Town Hall is at 83 Mountain Road, Suffield, CT 06078. Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Fri 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.. Main line: 860-668-3880. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.

Suffield, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services

The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.

What is the mill rate in Suffield, CT?

Suffield's 2026–27 mill rate is 24.10, which is $24.10 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 24.10 mills.

How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Suffield?

Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 24.10 mills that's about $8,435 a year, or about $703 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.

What is the median home price in Suffield, CT?

In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Suffield was $500,000 across 119 sales. The median condo sale was $287,500 across 38 sales.

When is Suffield's next revaluation?

Suffield'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 Suffield in?

Hartford County, in the Capitol Planning Region.

What ZIP codes does Suffield use?

06078 for Suffield/Suffield Depot and 06093 for West Suffield.

Is there curbside trash pickup in Suffield?

Yes, included in resident taxes with no separate fee; a permit system covers extra volume at the landfill/transfer station.

How far is Suffield from Springfield, Massachusetts?

About 8 miles north.

Was Suffield always part of Connecticut?

No. It was originally part of Massachusetts and was annexed by Connecticut in 1749.

What's the nearest airport to Suffield?

Bradley International Airport, about 10 miles away.

Towns near Suffield

Neighbors of Suffield in Hartford County and nearby. All Hartford County towns.

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