Town of

Washington

Connecticut
washingtonct.org
2 Bryan Plaza, 06794
Phone: (860) 868-2786
First Selectman: James Brinton

Sustainable CT Designation: Bronze Certified

Demographics

Population3,721
Median Household Income (2022)$130,156
Per Capita Income (2022)$67,612
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate55.91%
Median Home Value (2023)$606,900
Median Rent (2023)$1,484
Total Households (2025)1,395

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2023)$1,749,023,970
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$2,497,244,166
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$312,895.47
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)10.85
Mill Rate-Motor Vehicles10.85
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$17,762,631.07
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$450,921.12
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$663,925.04
Total Tax Levy$18,877,477.23
Tiered PILOT$15,079.33
Town Aid Road$446,052.59
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$78211.92
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$158
Education Cost Sharing$337,108
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$336
Total State Grants$876,900.31
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List13.70%

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelectman-Town Meeting
CEO Term Length4
Take Office Date2
Town Hall of Washington

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Washington offers the best of both worlds - a small-town lifestyle with a rich and vibrant cultural scene. Our five iconic villages are blessed with picturesque natural surroundings and gems such as Lake Waramaug, the Shepaug River, and the Litchfield Hills. Stunning farmland and vineyards, rolling hills, and quiet country roads are dotted with historic colonial architecture that gives Washington a quintessential New England ambiance and a laid-back vibe. Whether you are coming for a visit or looking to relocate to a community that offers an unmatched lifestyle, we welcome you. Come explore our pristine nature, arts & culture, world-class shopping, and farm-to-table cuisine.

Geography

CountyLitchfield
Council of Government (COG)Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG)
Area (sq. miles)38.7 mi²
Public Roads-Town87.23

Representation

US Congressional District5
State Senate Districts30
State House64
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