Town of

Barkhamsted

Connecticut
barkhamsted.us
67 Ripley Hill Road, 06063
Phone: (860) 379-8285
First Selectman: Nick Lukiwsky

Sustainable CT Designation: Bronze Certified

Demographics

Population3,717
Median Household Income (2022)$120,125
Per Capita Income (2022)$55,666
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate86.39%
Median Home Value (2023)$349,800
Median Rent (2023)$1,228
Total Households (2025)1,372

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2023)$495,731,732
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$718,227,832
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$74,071.01
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)23.94
Mill Rate-Motor Vehicles23.94
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$10,578,507.11
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$342,979.92
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$1,039,996.56
Total Tax Levy$11,961,483.59
Tiered PILOT$16,335.93
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$6,728
Town Aid Road$260,360.02
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$53369.25
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$41,462
Education Cost Sharing$1,494,242
Adult Education$1,088
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$20,789
Total State Grants$1,894,324.97
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List5.20%

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelectman-Town Meeting
CEO Term Length2
Take Office DateJanuary 1
Town Hall of Barkhamsted

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Barkhamsted is home to many historical sites, including the Saville Dam, Squires Tavern, Historical Downtown Riverton and the Center School House, which are FREE and open to the public. Peoples State Forest and the American Legion State Forest provide many miles of hiking trails, camping and picnicking alongside the renowned Farmington River. Many of the trails provide beautiful Vistas and quiet spots near streams to picnic or just relax. Opportunities for tubing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and fishing can be found at West Hill Pond and/or the Farmington River.

Geography

CountyLitchfield
Council of Government (COG)Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG)
Area (sq. miles)38.8 mi²
Public Roads-Town47.89

Representation

US Congressional District1
State Senate Districts8
State House62
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