Town of

Prospect

Connecticut
townofprospect.com
36 Center Street, 06712
Phone: (203) 758-4461
Mayor: Robert Chatfield

Sustainable CT Designation: Registered Member

Demographics

Population9,458
Median Household Income (2023)126,394
Per Capita Income (2023)$56,503
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate87.23%
Median Home Value (2023)350,700
Median Rent (2023)1,888
Total Households (2025)3,276

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2025)$1,229,324,527
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$1,756,512,181
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$69,408.64
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)25.57
Mill Rate-MV (FY 2026)25.57
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$27,176,665.46
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$1,060,320.58
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$2,966,540.68
Total Tax Levy$31,203,526.72
Tiered PILOT$1,616.06
Supplemental Revenue Sharing$73,271
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$1,085
Town Aid Road$317,792.89
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$101347.90
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$70,942
Education Cost Sharing$5,836,389
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$44322.57
Total State Grants$6,727,941.89
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List5.10%

Governance

Form of GovernmentMayor-Council
CEO Term Length2
Take Office Date2
Town Hall of Prospect

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Prospect, often called “The Best Small Town in Connecticut,” is known for its strong community spirit and family-friendly environment. The town’s parks, local events, and scenic views make it a wonderful place to call home.

Geography

CountyNEWHAVEN
Council of Government (COG)Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG)
Area (sq. miles)14.5
Public Roads-Town58.70

Representation

US Congressional District3
State Senate Districts16
State House89
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