Hartford metro, CT relocation guide
Moving to Suffield, CT
About Suffield
Suffield (motto: "Our Roots Run Deep") is a town of about 15,750 people on the west bank of the Connecticut River, 16 miles north of Hartford and bordering Massachusetts — it was once part of Massachusetts before the 1749 border correction. Main Street's designated historic district, with its green, three churches, Suffield Academy, and colonial and Victorian homes, typifies a New England town.
Home prices in Suffield
The median listing price in Suffield is $572,450.
Top places in Suffield
- Main Street historic district and the green — 18th- and 19th-century architecture, three churches.
- Kent Memorial Library — research center for north-central Connecticut records.
- Phelps-Hatheway House — 1761 colonial house with a 1794 Neoclassical wing (museums open May–October).
- Alexander King House and other National Register sites.
- Metacomet Trail over West Suffield Mountain — traprock ridge hiking (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Babb's Beach and Kings Island on the Connecticut River (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Suffield
- Suffield sits 16 miles north of Hartford on the west bank of the Connecticut River; two bridges span the river to Enfield (per Wikipedia's Suffield article, read September 25, 2026).
- No passenger rail in town; commuters drive via I-91.
- Approximate drive to downtown Hartford: ~25–30 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Suffield
Public schools: Suffield 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.
Suffield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Suffield, CT?
The median listing price in Suffield is $572,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Suffield, CT?
Suffield sits 16 miles north of Hartford on the west bank of the Connecticut River; two bridges span the river to Enfield (per Wikipedia's Suffield article, read September 25, 2026). - Which school district serves Suffield, CT?
Suffield is served by Suffield 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.