What is the Farmington Valley?
The Farmington Valley is made up of towns west and northwest of Hartford along the Farmington River. This site covers five of them: Simsbury, Avon, Farmington, Canton and Granby. Each has its own villages, tax rate and mix of homes, so buyers and sellers should compare them town by town, and often street by street.
They also have different histories. Farmington was incorporated in 1645, Simsbury in 1670, Granby (from Simsbury) in 1786, Canton in 1806 and Avon (from Farmington) in 1830.
Frequently asked questions
Which towns are in the Farmington Valley?
This site covers five Farmington Valley towns in Connecticut: Simsbury (06070), Avon (06001), Farmington (06032), Canton (06019) and Granby (06035). Some definitions include more towns. The Farmington Valley Health District, for example, also serves Barkhamsted, Colebrook, East Granby, Hartland and New Hartford.
What are the ZIP codes for Simsbury, Avon, Farmington, Canton and Granby?
The main ZIP codes are Simsbury, CT 06070; Avon, CT 06001; Farmington, CT 06032; Canton, CT 06019; and Granby, CT 06035. Some villages in these towns use their own ZIP codes, so check a specific address with the USPS ZIP Code lookup.
Which Farmington Valley town has the lowest mill rate?
Of the five towns covered here, Farmington, CT 06032 has the lowest town mill rate for fiscal year 2026-27, at 27.36 mills, per the CT Office of Policy and Management. Granby, CT 06035 is highest at 34.47, though homes in the Simsbury Fire District in Simsbury, CT 06070 pay 35.00 combined. Mill rates change every fiscal year, so check the table date.
Where do I look up property records in Avon, Farmington, Canton or Granby?
Each town's Assessor's Office keeps property records and assessments for Avon, CT 06001; Farmington, CT 06032; Canton, CT 06019; Granby, CT 06035; and Simsbury, CT 06070. Start with the Avon Assessor, Farmington Assessor's Office, Canton Assessor, Granby Assessor or Simsbury Assessor's Office.
Where can I find Farmington Valley homes for sale?
You can search homes for sale in Simsbury (06070), Avon (06001), Farmington (06032), Canton (06019) and Granby (06035), CT on Fred's KW site. This site doesn't show listings.
