Town of

Ashford

Connecticut
ashfordtownhall.org
5 Town Hall Road, 06278
Phone: (860) 487-4400
First Selectman: Cathryn E. Silver-Smith

Sustainable CT Designation: Bronze Certified

Demographics

Population4,263
Median Household Income (2022)$94,778
Per Capita Income (2022)$51,136
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate71.42%
Median Home Value (2023)$315,400
Median Rent (2023)$1,230
Total Households (2025)1,827

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2023)$370,305,034
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$523,776,339
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$43,098.42
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)36.38
Mill Rate-Motor Vehicles32.46
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$10,637,335.14
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$573,690.76
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$1,401,845.99
Total Tax Levy$12,612,871.89
Tiered PILOT$14,711.97
Motor Vehicle Tax Reimbursement$91,093.93
Supplemental Revenue Sharing$44,498
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$12,010
Town Aid Road$393,181.66
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$73406.86
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$3,582
Education Cost Sharing$3,459,062
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$35,502
Total State Grants$4,127,004.28
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List11.20%

Governance

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

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Ashford is a peaceful, rural town in northeastern Connecticut known for its rolling hills, forests, and outdoor recreation. With miles of trails and close proximity to state parks, it offers residents a quiet lifestyle surrounded by nature.

Geography

CountyWindham
Council of Government (COG)Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (NECCOG)
Area (sq. miles)39.5 mi²
Public Roads-Town67.59

Representation

US Congressional District2
State Senate Districts35
State House50
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