Woodbridge center
11 Meetinghouse Lane, Woodbridge, CT 06525
Living in Woodbridge, Connecticut
Woodbridge is a wooded town just northwest of New Haven, split between a hillier central section and a flatter eastern area called the Flats near West Rock. It was named for the Rev. Benjamin Woodbridge, ordained in the Amity parish in 1742, and incorporated as its own town in 1784.
Woodbridge at a glance
- $686,125Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 33.99 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 20–25 minDrive to New Haven
- New HavenCounty · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Woodbridge's villages and zip codes
The whole town uses ZIP code 06525.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge center | 06525 | The town center around the Woodbridge Green Historic District, home to Town Hall. |
| The Flats | 06525 | The eastern section of town bordering West Rock, generally flatter than the hilly center. |
Woodbridge covers about 18.8 square miles and borders Bethany, Hamden, New Haven, West Haven, Orange, Derby, Ansonia and Seymour. It was incorporated in 1784.
Things to do in Woodbridge, CT
Start with Darling House Museum and Woodbridge Green Historic District, then 2 more below.
Darling House Museum
A 1774 house museum run by the Amity and Woodbridge Historical Society, covering local history.
Woodbridge Green
Woodbridge Green Historic District
The historic town green area, including Town Hall and colonial-era buildings.
Meetinghouse Lane
Alice Newton Street Memorial Park
A 93-acre town park with trails and open space.
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Wepawaug Falls area
A 22-acre natural area along the Wepawaug River with a waterfall.
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More worth a visit
- New England Brewing Co. taproomA brewery taproom on Amity Road.
- Amity BowlA bowling alley on Amity Road.
A little history
In 1661, the town was reportedly the location of one of the hideouts of the 'Regicides,' the judges who signed King Charles I's death warrant.
In 1742, the Rev. Benjamin Woodbridge was ordained in the Amity parish, and the town later took his name.
The sulfur match was invented in Woodbridge in 1835 by Samuel Beecher and Thomas Sanford.
Woodbridge was incorporated as an independent town in 1784.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Woodbridge
Woodbridge's outdoor space runs from West Rock's ridge on the east side to town-owned woodland and streams in the hillier center.
- Alice Newton Street Memorial Park93 acres of trails and open space.
- Wepawaug Falls natural areaA waterfall and streamside trail on the Wepawaug River.
- West Rock Ridge (edge access)The Flats section of Woodbridge borders the West Rock Ridge area shared with New Haven and Hamden.
Where to eat in Woodbridge: restaurants and coffee
4 places in Woodbridge to try, including butcher and deli and brewery taproom. No one paid to be listed.
Amity Meat Center
Butcher and deli
A butcher shop and deli offering fresh meats, seafood, catering and prepared foods.
24 Lucy St, Woodbridge, CT
New England Brewing Co.
Brewery taproom
A brewery taproom on Amity Road.
175 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT
Blue Check Deli
Deli
A deli offering delivery and curbside pickup on Amity Road.
382 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT
Seasons at Oak Lane
Restaurant
A restaurant on Amity Road with wooded surroundings.
208 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT
Walkability and getting around Woodbridge
Woodbridge is largely residential and wooded, with commercial areas clustered along Amity Road. Most errands require a car; there is no dense walkable downtown.
The Flats
Drive times
- New Haven, about 10 miles20–25 min
- Tweed New Haven Airport, about 12 miles20–25 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
There is no fixed-route CTtransit service within Woodbridge; the nearest bus routes and Metro-North New Haven Line station are in New Haven.
Woodbridge property taxes and home prices
Woodbridge's 2026–27 mill rate is 33.99, which is $33.99 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 $2,379 a year in taxes at 33.99 mills.
What homes in Woodbridge sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $632,50096 sales | – |
| Sep 2025 | $686,12594 sales | $677,49510 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Woodbridge's mill rate for 2026–27
33.99mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Woodbridge33.99 mills
- Motor vehicles32.46 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2029
How Woodbridge's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 43.77 |
| 2023–24 | 45.08 |
| 2024–25 | 46.43 |
| 2025–26 | 32.62 |
| 2026–27 | 33.99 |
Woodbridge's town rate went from 43.77 in 2022–23 to 33.99 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2029.
Look up a Woodbridge property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: 203-389-3416
Buying a home in Woodbridge
What we check on a Woodbridge purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and private wells & septic.
First-time buyer programs in Woodbridge
CHFA sets Woodbridge'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
Land along the Wepawaug River and its tributaries in parts of Woodbridge falls within FEMA flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for WoodbridgeConfirm well and septic outside serviced areas
Not all of Woodbridge is on public sewer; some properties use septic systems, and water service varies by area even with SCCRWA present. We check this early in financing.
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 Woodbridge?
Send us a Woodbridge address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Woodbridge: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Woodbridge: United Illuminating for power.
- ElectricUnited Illuminating
- Natural gasSouthern Connecticut Gas serves parts of town; confirm service at a specific address.
- WaterSouth Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (SCCRWA)
- Sewer or septicPublic sewer serves developed areas; some properties use septic systems.
- Trash and recyclingWoodbridge does not run town curbside pickup; residents use a town-approved private hauler or the permit-required Transfer and Recycling Station.
Woodbridge Transfer and Recycling Station
85 Acorn Hill Road Extension, Woodbridge, CT Tuesday–Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Permits issued at the Public Works Department, not sold on site
Transfer station detailsTown offices and contacts
Woodbridge Town Hall is at 11 Meetinghouse Lane, Woodbridge, CT 06525. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.. Main line: 203-389-3400. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website203-389-3400
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records and licenses.203-389-3432
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.203-389-3416
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection.203-389-3425
- Public WorksRoads and the Transfer and Recycling Station.
- Planning & ZoningLand use applications and zoning regulations.
- Parks & RecreationTown recreation programs and facilities.
- Woodbridge Town LibraryThe town's public library.203-389-3433
- Amity Regional School District 5Woodbridge's shared public school district with Bethany and Orange.
Woodbridge, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Woodbridge, CT?
Woodbridge's 2026–27 mill rate is 33.99, which is $33.99 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 Woodbridge?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 33.99 mills that's about $11,896 a year, or about $991 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Woodbridge, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Woodbridge was $686,125 across 94 sales, compared with $632,500 the year before. The median condo sale was $677,495 across 10 sales.
When is Woodbridge's next revaluation?
Woodbridge'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 Woodbridge in?
New Haven County, in the South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
What ZIP code does Woodbridge use?
06525, for the whole town.
Is there curbside trash pickup in Woodbridge?
No town program; residents use a private hauler or the permit-required Transfer and Recycling Station on Acorn Hill Road Extension.
How far is Woodbridge from New Haven?
About 10 miles.
Is there a train station in Woodbridge?
No; the nearest Metro-North New Haven Line station is in New Haven.
What electric utility serves Woodbridge?
United Illuminating.
Towns near Woodbridge
Neighbors of Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Woodbridge, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Woodbridge, CT official website: woodbridgect.org
- Transfer and Recycling Station - Woodbridge, CT: woodbridgect.org
- Woodbridge Town Library: woodbridgetownlibrary.org
- File:ThomasDarlingHouseWoodbridgeCT.jpg - Wikimedia Commons: commons.wikimedia.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: Jerry Dougherty, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.