Town of

Preston

Connecticut
preston-ct.org
389 Route 2, 06365
Phone: (860) 887-5581
First Selectwoman: Sandra Allyn-Gauthier

Sustainable CT Designation: Bronze Certified

Demographics

Population4,855
Median Household Income (2022)$116,098
Per Capita Income (2022)$44,907
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate83.43%
Median Home Value (2023)$343,700
Median Rent (2023)$1,628
Total Households (2025)$1,897

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2023)$639,738,553
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$895,117,551
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$56,422.94
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)25.11
Mill Rate-Motor Vehicles25.11
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$11,973,576.03
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$1,633,043.08
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$1,344,070.86
Total Tax Levy$14,950,689.97
Tiered PILOT$13,042.33
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$1,165,290
Town Aid Road$200,244.39
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$65,483
Education Cost Sharing$2,952,496
Adult Education$23,098
Total State Grants$4,419,653.72
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List6.00%

Governance

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

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Preston is a quiet, rural town in southeastern Connecticut known for its open land, farms, and woodlands. The town’s peaceful character and scenic surroundings make it ideal for those seeking country living close to the region’s attractions.

Geography

CountyNew London
Council of Government (COG)Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SCCOG)
Area (sq. miles)31.8 mi²
Public Roads-Town54.91

Representation

US Congressional District2
State Senate Districts18
State House45
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