Living in Vernon, Connecticut
Vernon is the most populous town in Tolland County, set off from Bolton and incorporated in October 1808. Its largest village, Rockville, was chartered as its own city in 1889 for its mill economy before consolidating back into Vernon in 1965. The town is named after George Washington's Mount Vernon estate.
Vernon at a glance
- $325,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 36.31 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 20-25 minDrive to Hartford
- TollandCounty · Capitol Planning Region
Vernon's villages and zip codes
Vernon has 2 villages or sections. Whatever the mailing address says, they're all part of the Town of Vernon for property taxes and town services.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville | 06066 | The former mill city within Vernon, with a large historic district of 19th-century commercial and mill buildings. |
| Talcottville | 06066 | A smaller mill village in Vernon, home to the Saxony and Florence mill buildings. |
Vernon covers about 17.7 square miles and borders Bolton. It was incorporated in 1808.
Things to do in Vernon, CT
Start with Rockville Historic District and New England Civil War Museum, then 1 more below.
Rockville Historic District
A National Register historic district of about 842 buildings from Rockville's era as a mill city, with 19th-century commercial and industrial architecture.
Rockville, Vernon
New England Civil War Museum
A museum on Civil War history located in Vernon.
Vernon
The Tower on Fox Hill
A stone tower landmark in Henry Park.
Henry Park, Vernon
A little history
Vernon was set off from Bolton and incorporated as its own town in October 1808.
The town is named after George Washington's Mount Vernon estate.
Rockville, Vernon's mill village, incorporated as a separate city in January 1889 and consolidated back into the town of Vernon in 1965.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Vernon
Vernon's parks, including Henry Park with the Tower on Fox Hill, provide the town's main green space alongside former mill village walking areas.
- Henry ParkA town park with the Tower on Fox Hill landmark.
Walkability and getting around Vernon
Rockville's historic district has sidewalks and a walkable cluster of former mill buildings, but most of Vernon is suburban and requires a car.
Drive times
- Hartford, about 15 miles20-25 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 20 miles25-30 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
CTtransit operates local bus routes serving Vernon and Rockville; there is no passenger rail station in town.
Vernon property taxes and home prices
Vernon's 2026–27 mill rate is 36.31, which is $36.31 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 $2,542 a year in taxes at 36.31 mills.
What homes in Vernon sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $309,000225 sales | $187,000119 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $325,000230 sales | $205,25096 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Vernon's mill rate for 2026–27
36.31mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Vernon36.31 mills
- Motor vehicles32.46 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2026
How Vernon's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 33.39 |
| 2023–24 | 33.39 |
| 2024–25 | 35.09 |
| 2025–26 | 36.09 |
| 2026–27 | 36.31 |
Vernon's town rate went from 33.39 in 2022–23 to 36.31 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2026.
Look up a Vernon 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 Vernon
What we check on a Vernon purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and historic mill buildings.
First-time buyer programs in Vernon
CHFA sets Vernon's income and price limits for Tolland 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 VernonOlder construction in Rockville's historic district
Rockville's historic district is largely 19th-century mill and commercial construction, which can mean older wiring, plumbing and roofing than newer parts of town. We recommend a full inspection on older Rockville properties.
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 Vernon?
Send us a Vernon address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Vernon: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Vernon: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Trash and recyclingVernon provides municipal curbside trash and recycling collection.
Town offices and contacts
Vernon Town Hall. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
Vernon, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Vernon, CT?
Vernon's 2026–27 mill rate is 36.31, which is $36.31 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 32.46 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Vernon?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 36.31 mills that's about $12,708 a year, or about $1,059 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Vernon, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Vernon was $325,000 across 230 sales, compared with $309,000 the year before. The median condo sale was $205,250 across 96 sales.
When is Vernon's next revaluation?
Vernon's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2026, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2027.
What county is Vernon in?
Vernon is in Tolland County, in the Capitol Planning Region, and is the county's most populous town.
What is Rockville?
Rockville is Vernon's former mill city, incorporated separately in 1889 and consolidated back into the town in 1965; it now has a large historic district.
How far is Vernon from Hartford?
About 15 miles northeast, roughly a 20-25 minute drive.
Is there curbside trash pickup in Vernon?
Yes, the town provides municipal curbside collection.
Is there a train station in Vernon?
No. Vernon has CTtransit bus service but no passenger rail station.
Towns near Vernon
Neighbors of Vernon in Tolland County and nearby. All Tolland 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 Vernon sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Vernon, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Vernon, CT - official website: vernon-ct.gov
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.