Conveniently located in the heart of Fairfield County, just 56 miles from mid-town, Redding is a historic New England town of striking natural beauty, a unique rural enclave dedicated to preserving it's quiet country ambience. Covering over 32 square miles with a population of only 8,270, Redding offers quiet country living just minutes from the hustle and bustle of busy Fairfield County and the many amenities it has to offer.

With a strong sense of community, an award winning school system, beautiful parks and nature areas, excellent community resources such as the Mark Twain Library and New Pond Farm, and the current residential and commercial redevelopment of the Gilbert and Bennett Wire Mill in the Georgetown section, Redding is consistently voted the "#1 Small Town in Connecticut" by Connecticut Magazine.


Redding Town Hall & Green

For complete town information visit:
www.thereddingpilot.com

www.historyofredding.com
www.townofreddingct.org
www.georgetownland.com

Quotes about Redding, Connecticut--

"An upscale town with upcountry style"
-New York Times

"Small town character loved and preserved"
-Windows on Real Estate


 
Size..................................32 Square Miles
 
Population.......................8,270
 
Housing Units..................3,086
 
Median Age......................39
 
Median Income................$115,682
 
Form of Government........Town Meeting
 
Current Tax Rate..............22.74 Mills
 
Zoning..............................Residential 2 Acre
 
Schools.............................Redding Elementary K-4
                                                       John Read Middle School 5-8
                                                       Joel Barlow High School 9-12
 
Rail Service.......................Metro North
 
 
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