Town of

Durham

Connecticut
townofdurhamct.org
30 Town House Road, 06422
Phone: (860) 349-3452
First Selectman: Brendan Rea

Sustainable CT Designation: Bronze Certified

Demographics

Population7,204
Median Household Income (2023)$151,875
Per Capita Income (2023)$63,051
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate90.52%
Median Home Value (2023)$405,100
Median Rent (2023)$1,520
Total Households (2025)3,038

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2025)$777,170,222
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$1,359,968,477
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$79,237.90
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)37.39
Mill Rate-MV (FY 2026)32.46
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$22,485,169.88
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$1,921,192.68
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$3,055,914.66
Total Tax Levy$27,462,277.22
Tiered PILOT$10,868.24
Motor Vehicle Tax Reimbursement$341,319.45
Supplemental Revenue Sharing$244,059
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$1,003
Town Aid Road$294,818.11
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$81567.49
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$153,897
Education Cost Sharing$3,293,232
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$29,065
Total State Grants$4,449,796.19
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List5.20%

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelectman-Town Meeting
CEO Term Length4
Take Office Date1
Town Hall of Durham

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Durham is a rural town with deep agricultural roots and a close-knit community atmosphere. Its annual Durham Fair, scenic farmland, and quiet neighborhoods reflect the town’s commitment to tradition and quality of life.

Geography

CountyMiddlesex
Council of Government (COG)Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG)
Area (sq. miles)23.8 mi²
Public Roads-Town60.87

Representation

US Congressional District3
State Senate Districts12
State House86
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