Moving to Vernon, CT

About Vernon

Vernon (motto "The Crossroads for Opportunity") is the most populous town in Tolland County, about 30,200 people northeast of Hartford. Incorporated in 1808 from Bolton and named for George Washington's Mount Vernon, it absorbed the former City of Rockville in 1965.

Home prices in Vernon

The median listing price in Vernon is $331,450.

Top places in Vernon

• Rockville Historic District — 550-acre mill-city district with St. Bernard Church, Saxony Mill, and Victorian homes.
• Henry Park / Fox Hill Tower — the landmark tower on Fox Hill.
• New England Civil War Museum — in the Memorial Building with the Grand Army of the Republic Hall.
• Valley Falls Park — waterfall trails and scenery.
• Talcottville Historic District — 19th-century mill village on the Talcott brothers' mill site.
• Hockanum River Trail and the David Smith Suspended Bridge (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Tankerhoosen Lake (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Rein's Deli — a landmark New York-style deli (one of the town's top employers).

Commuting from Vernon

• CT Transit bus service connects to Hartford; no passenger rail in town.
• Approximate drive to downtown Hartford: ~20–25 minutes via I-84 (approximate).

Schools in Vernon

Public schools: Vernon 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.

Vernon FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Vernon, CT?
  The median listing price in Vernon is $331,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Vernon, CT?
  CT Transit bus service connects to Hartford; no passenger rail in town.
• Which school district serves Vernon, CT?
  Vernon is served by Vernon 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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