Fairfield County, CT relocation guide
Moving to Trumbull, CT
About Trumbull
Trumbull is a landlocked suburb in northern Fairfield County known for abundant parks and the classic Nichols Green town center. Housing is predominantly mid-century colonials, capes, and ranches on generous lots, with some newer subdivisions and luxury pockets. It offers a quieter, more value-oriented alternative to the coastal Gold Coast towns to its south.
Home prices in Trumbull
The median listing price in Trumbull is $709,500.
Top places in Trumbull
- Pequonnock River Valley State Park / Housatonic Rail Trail — rail-trail along the Pequonnock River for walking, running, and biking (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Indian Ledge Park — wooded town park with trails, a lake, and summer concerts.
- Tashua Knolls Recreation Area — town golf course and recreation complex.
- Twin Brooks Park — park with pond, gardens, and walking paths.
- Trumbull Nature & Arts Center — nature programs and art classes on a wooded campus.
- Nichols Green — historic town-center green with the landmark Nichols Store area.
- Old Mine Park — former tungsten mine site with trails and historic remnants.
Commuting from Trumbull
- No Metro-North station in Trumbull itself. Practical stations: Bridgeport or Fairfield Metro, both on the New Haven Line main line (note: one real-estate site incorrectly described Fairfield Metro as being "in downtown Trumbull" — it is not).
- Typical weekday trip to Grand Central from Bridgeport: approximately 95–100 minutes (Rome2Rio: 1h 37m–1h 41m average, fastest 1h 9m, direct trains roughly every 30 minutes; read September 23, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~75–90 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing ~1h 13m; longer with traffic).
Schools in Trumbull
Public schools: Trumbull Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
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Trumbull FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Trumbull, CT?
The median listing price in Trumbull is $709,500. Median listing price (active listings, all property types), city entry "Trumbull" - How is the commute from Trumbull, CT?
No Metro-North station in Trumbull itself. Practical stations: Bridgeport or Fairfield Metro, both on the New Haven Line main line (note: one real-estate site incorrectly described Fairfield Metro as being "in downtown Trumbull" — it is not). - Which school district serves Trumbull, CT?
Trumbull is served by Trumbull Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Library
Parks & recreation
Official town resources. School report cards via the Connecticut State Department of Education.