Town of

Cornwall

Connecticut
cornwallct.org
26 Pine Street, 06753
Phone: (860) 672-2709
First Selectman: Gordon Ridway

Sustainable CT Designation: Registered Member

Demographics

Population1,585
Median Household Income (2022)$99,922
Per Capita Income (2022)$75,859
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate53.52%
Median Home Value (2023)$533,700
Median Rent (2023)$1,059
Total Households (2025)659

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2023)$480,492,583
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$681,279,950
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$223,208.61
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)15.96
Mill Rate-Motor Vehicles15.96
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$6,812,466.43
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$199,509.62
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$322,231.83
Total Tax Levy$7,334,207.88
Tiered PILOT$18,230.79
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$4,434
Town Aid Road$299,940.11
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$48825.96
Education Cost Sharing$32,190
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$147
Total State Grants$403,712.62
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List6.90%

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelectman-Town Meeting
CEO Term Length2
Take Office Date2
Town Hall of Cornwall

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Cornwall is renowned for its striking natural beauty, with rolling hills, historic architecture, and outdoor recreation along the Housatonic River. Its vibrant arts scene and preserved rural landscape make it one of Connecticut’s most picturesque communities.

Geography

CountyLitchfield
Council of Government (COG)Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG)
Area (sq. miles)46.3 mi²
Public Roads-Town57.06

Representation

US Congressional District5
State Senate Districts30
State House64
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