Hartford metro, CT relocation guide
Moving to Bloomfield, CT
About Bloomfield
Bloomfield is a Hartford County suburb of about 21,535 people (2020 census, the town's highest-ever count), about 10 minutes west of the state capitol. It mixes residential neighborhoods with a strong employment base — major employers include Cigna, Kaman Aerospace, Trader Joe's World Class Distributors, and the Home Goods distribution center — plus working farms and town parks.
Home prices in Bloomfield
The median listing price in Bloomfield is $359,900.
Top places in Bloomfield
- Talcott Mountain State Park and Penwood State Park — hiking along the Metacomet ridge (the 51-mile Metacomet Trail traverses the ridge).
- Filley Park — the "icon of Bloomfield's identity."
- Auer Farm Scenic Preserve and Barbers Pond State Park.
- Bloomfield Town Center library and the active commercial center.
- Bloomfield Greenway multi-use trail along CT 189 (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Bloomfield
- CT Transit Hartford Division serves Bloomfield with eleven bus routes (36, 46, 50, 52, 54, 56, 72, 74, 76, 92, and 153), per Wikipedia's Bloomfield article (read September 25, 2026).
- Easy highway access: Bloomfield is just west of Hartford near I-91 and I-84 (town community profile, read September 25, 2026).
- Approximate drive to downtown Hartford: ~10–15 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Bloomfield
Public schools: Bloomfield 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.
Bloomfield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bloomfield, CT?
The median listing price in Bloomfield is $359,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Bloomfield, CT?
CT Transit Hartford Division serves Bloomfield with eleven bus routes (36, 46, 50, 52, 54, 56, 72, 74, 76, 92, and 153), per Wikipedia's Bloomfield article (read September 25, 2026). - Which school district serves Bloomfield, CT?
Bloomfield is served by Bloomfield 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
Official town resources. School report cards via the Connecticut State Department of Education.