Downtown Torrington
140 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790
Living in Torrington, Connecticut
Torrington is a city in Litchfield County on the Naugatuck River, incorporated as a town in 1740 and as a city in 1923. It grew rapidly as a mill and brass-manufacturing center starting in the 1800s, and its downtown historic district reflects that industrial-era growth.
Torrington at a glance
- $295,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 33.46 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- LitchfieldCounty · Northwest Hills
Torrington's villages and zip codes
Torrington uses ZIP code 06790.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Torrington | 06790 | Along Main Street near the Naugatuck River, the city's commercial and civic center. |
| Burrville | 06790 | A neighborhood in the northern part of the city. |
| Drakeville | 06790 | A neighborhood in the southwestern part of the city. |
Torrington covers about 39.77 square miles. It was incorporated in 1923.
Things to do in Torrington, CT
Start with Warner Theatre and Coe Memorial Park, then 1 more below.
Warner Theatre
A 1,700-seat theater built in 1931 that hosts concerts, touring shows and the Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts' performances.
Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790
Plan a visitCoe Memorial Park
A roughly five-acre park just south of the Naugatuck River, donated to the town in 1906 as a memorial to Lyman Wetmore Coe. It has walking paths, a Vietnam War memorial fountain, and a Civil War monument, and functions as Torrington's town green.
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KidsPlay Children's Museum
A hands-on children's museum in downtown Torrington.
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More worth a visit
- Nutmeg Conservatory for the ArtsA pre-professional dance training school in Torrington.
A little history
Industrial growth accelerated after Frederick Wolcott built a woolen mill in 1813, and brass manufacturing that began in 1834 became a major Naugatuck Valley industry.
The Flood of 1955, caused by Hurricanes Connie and Diane, destroyed much of downtown Torrington when the Naugatuck River overflowed.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Torrington
Torrington's outdoor spaces center on the Naugatuck River valley running through downtown and the hillier terrain surrounding it.
- Coe Memorial ParkWalking paths and gardens on the Naugatuck River just south of downtown.
Walkability and getting around Torrington
Downtown Torrington's Main Street is walkable, with the Warner Theatre, Coe Memorial Park and city offices within a few blocks of each other. Outlying neighborhoods like Burrville and Drakeville are built for driving.
Burrville
Drakeville
Drive times
- Hartford, about 23 miles
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Check CTtransit and CT Rail for current routes.
Torrington property taxes and home prices
Torrington's 2026–27 mill rate is 33.46, which is $33.46 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 $2,342 a year in taxes at 33.46 mills.
What homes in Torrington sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $275,000282 sales | $183,25078 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $295,000308 sales | $199,00093 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Torrington's mill rate for 2026–27
33.46mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Torrington33.46 mills
- Lakeridge Tax District (where it applies)+47.19 mills
- Motor vehicles32.46 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2029
How Torrington's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 47.14 |
| 2023–24 | 47.964 |
| 2024–25 | 47.97 |
| 2025–26 | 38.45 |
| 2026–27 | 33.46 |
Torrington's town rate went from 47.14 in 2022–23 to 33.46 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2029.
Look up a Torrington 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 Torrington
What we check on a Torrington purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and river flood zones.
First-time buyer programs in Torrington
CHFA sets Torrington's income and price limits for Litchfield County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
The Naugatuck River runs through downtown Torrington and caused major flooding in 1955 during Hurricanes Connie and Diane; low-lying downtown areas remain in FEMA flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for TorringtonCheck FEMA maps near the Naugatuck
Downtown Torrington sits along the Naugatuck River, which flooded severely in 1955. We check the flood map before you make an offer on anything near the river.
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 Torrington?
Send us a Torrington address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Torrington: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Torrington: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
Town offices and contacts
Torrington Town Hall is at 140 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website
- City ClerkLand records, vital records, elections
- AssessorProperty values and assessments
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment
- Building DepartmentPermits and inspections
- Planning/ZoningLand use and zoning
- Parks & RecreationPrograms and facilities
- Public WorksRoads and infrastructure
- Torrington Public School SystemSchool district
Torrington, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Torrington, CT?
Torrington's 2026–27 mill rate is 33.46, which is $33.46 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 32.46 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Torrington?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 33.46 mills that's about $11,711 a year, or about $976 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 Torrington, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Torrington was $295,000 across 308 sales, compared with $275,000 the year before. The median condo sale was $199,000 across 93 sales.
When is Torrington's next revaluation?
Torrington's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2029, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2030.
What county is Torrington in?
Litchfield County, in the Northwest Hills.
What ZIP code does Torrington use?
06790.
How far is Torrington from Hartford?
About 23 miles.
Where is City Hall?
140 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790.
What historic district is downtown in?
The Downtown Torrington Historic District, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Towns near Torrington
Neighbors of Torrington in Litchfield County and nearby. All Litchfield 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 Torrington sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Torrington, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- City of Torrington official website: torringtonct.gov
- Coe Memorial Park - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.