Town of

Stafford

Connecticut
staffordct.org
1 Main Street, 06076
Phone: (860) 684-1778
First Selectman: Bill Morrison

Sustainable CT Designation: Registered Member

Demographics

Population11,511
Median Household Income (2023)93,235
Per Capita Income (2023)$44,854
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate72.87%
Median Home Value (2023)243,900
Median Rent (2023)1,106
Total Households (2025)4,569

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2025)$888,914,260
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$2,005,995,211
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$41,854.24
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)38.59
Mill Rate-MV (FY 2026)32.46
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$26,664,255.07
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$3,178,679.03
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$3,631,388.13
Total Tax Levy$33,474,322.23
Tiered PILOT$335,777.08
Motor Vehicle Tax Reimbursement$772,349.34
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$60,839
Town Aid Road$527,720.82
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$163459.28
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$437,917
Education Cost Sharing$9,551,487
Adult Education$28,864
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$93785.16
Total State Grants$12,515,769.04
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List9.80%

Governance

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

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

As the third-largest town by area in Connecticut, Stafford is a charming community where history, character, and the scenic outdoors come together. Explore 58 square miles of unique shops, local farms, art and antiques, and vibrant villages. From quiet trails to a lively downtown, Stafford is rustic, eclectic, and full of surprises, boasting a robust calendar of seasonal festivals, community gatherings, and special events—a small town delivering big experiences year-round.

Geography

CountyTOLLAND
Council of Government (COG)Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG)
Area (sq. miles)58.8
Public Roads-Town115.68

Representation

US Congressional District2
State Senate Districts35
State House52
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