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About Bolton
Bolton (motto "A Town for All Seasons") is a small, deliberately rural town of about 4,900 in Tolland County, east of Manchester. Incorporated in 1720, it has used ordinances since the 1960s to hold the line on growth — minimum one-acre residential lots, limits on business types — so the town keeps its farmland, trails, and open space.
Home prices in Bolton
The median listing price in Bolton is $475,000.
Top places in Bolton
- Bolton Green Historic District — the town green and historic streetscape (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Bolton Heritage Farm — 100-acre former Rose's Farm, where Rochambeau's troops camped in 1781 on the Washington–Rochambeau National Historic Trail.
- East Coast Greenway / Hop River State Park Trail — rail-trail walking and biking from Steeles Crossing Road.
- Fish Family Farm — working dairy farm with ice cream (seasonal).
- Bolton Notch — the historic pass on the old Boston–Hartford route.
- Freja Park and other town parks, open spaces, and trail networks.
Commuting from Bolton
- CT Transit 918 bus from Hartford (per Wikitravel Bolton page, read September 24, 2026); Peter Pan Bus Hartford–Providence route also serves town; Park & Ride at the I-384 junction.
- No passenger rail; I-384/I-84 corridor.
- Approximate drive to downtown Hartford: ~25–30 minutes via I-384/I-84 (approximate).
Schools in Bolton
Public schools: Bolton 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.
Bolton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bolton, CT?
The median listing price in Bolton is $475,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Bolton, CT?
CT Transit 918 bus from Hartford (per Wikitravel Bolton page, read September 24, 2026); Peter Pan Bus Hartford–Providence route also serves town; Park & Ride at the I-384 junction. - Which school district serves Bolton, CT?
Bolton is served by Bolton Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the Connecticut State Department of Education.