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Bucolic landscapes surround the University of Connecticut in Mansfield
Located in the heart of northeastern Connecticut's Quiet Corner, Mansfield is a vibrant town that blends bucolic landscapes and small-town charm with the pulsating energy of a university town. Incorporated in 1702, Mansfield comprises a patchwork of farmland, wooded preserves and winding backroads surrounding a village center brimming with shops, eateries and cultural attractions. The Village of Storrs, the town's central commercial hub, is home to the University of Connecticut, while Eastern Connecticut State University sits just beyond Mansfield's town limits, attracting flocks of investors, professors and families with college students. "The schools are a major factor when moving here, but beyond that, Mansfield offers fairly affordable, private homes on acreage," says Amber Jones, Realtor with KW Legacy Partners, who has five years of experience in the industry. "It's the kind of place where everyone will look out for you but also mind their own business. We get many people looking for peace and quiet, but we're still close enough to commute to bigger cities like Manchester and Hartford."
Many people come to Mansfield in the fall to leaf peep.
UConn's main campus is located right in the downtown Storrs area of Mansfield.
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Amenities in and around Mansfield
Downtown Storr's commercial hub lines Storrs Road, adjacent to UConn. This walkable development features a mix of local restaurants, cafes, boutiques and popular chains surrounding Betsy Paterson Square, a central green space that regularly hosts community events. Dog Lane Café claims to have the best burger at UConn—the Dog House Burger, while the UConn Dairy Bar serves up homemade ice cream sourced from the university’s dairy herd. Outside of Storrs, rural roads weave past secluded homes and the occasional local restaurant. Toast Four Corners is a highly rated breakfast joint known for its staple items like biscuits and gravy, customizable omelets and chicken and waffles.
Downtown Storrs is home to Price Chopper, while East Brook Mall features chain retailers and a nearby grocery store down the road. Mansfield Drive-In & Marketplace hosts a seasonal Sunday flea market and double-feature movies under the stars. "Antiquing is huge in this area," Jones says.
Just past Mansfield's southern down limits, Willimantic features additional shopping, dining and entertainment options. "Willimantic hosts Third Thursday Street Fests, which features food trucks and live music," Jones says.
Mansfield offers bike programs where you can rent bicycles for short periods.
Mansfield contains the community of Storrs, which is home to the main campus of UConn.
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Town-wide events and UConn's cultural offerings
Mansfield offers a mix of town-sponsored events, campus happenings and seasonal festivals. The annual Celebrate Mansfield Festival draws thousands to Downtown Storrs each September for live music, food trucks, craft vendors and family-friendly activities. UConn's campus features culture offerings that include regular theater productions, concerts, art exhibits, lectures and sports games.
UConn Library supports the instructional and research needs of the students in Mansfield.
Mansfield Town Square has become a gathering place for UConn students and the community.
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Historic homes to secluded custom-built retreats
Housing in Mansfield includes 21st-century condominiums priced from the $100,000s to $450,000 and apartment complexes near UConn. Single-family homes dot the town's rural roads, many with large lots, mature trees and views of open fields or woodlands. "This little pocket of Connecticut has several antique homes," Jones says. "We have a lot of historic 1700 and 1800s farmhouses, colonials, little Cape Cods and some gorgeous Victorians." Properties span centuries, including 20th-century ramblers, bi-levels and Cape Cods to 21st-century Colonial Revivals, new transitional and custom-built homes. Manufactured homes are clustered on the outskirts of town, ranging from $80,000 to $205,000. With an average sales price of around $410,000, prices can range from the upper-$100,000s to low-$900,000s. "There are some big beautiful 3,000 square-foot homes, but your standard home can range from $350,000 to $500,000," Jones says.
The median size lot in Mansfield has over 57,000 square feet of land.
According to Niche, half of the residents of Mansfield owns their home.
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The Mansfield Community Center, state parks and forested hiking trails
Mansfield's central location in northeastern Connecticut makes it easy to explore the Quiet Corner. "The outdoors is a large part of the draw to Mansfield," Jones says. "You're surrounded by excellent hiking and waterways for kayakers, but you're also close to amenities." Mansfield Hollow State Park, on the town's southeastern edge, features hiking and biking trails, a 500-acre reservoir for kayaking and fishing, and scenic picnic areas. Multiple nature preserves, including Schoolhouse Brook Park, offer additional trails along bubbling brooks adjacent to the state park. Mansfield's acres of woodlands also feature popular trails like the Nipmuck and Shenipsit trails and spots like The Adventure Park at Storrs, an aerial park with zip lines and more.
In Downtown Storrs, Mansfield Community Center features an indoor swimming pool, basketball court and fitness center. Dance and aerobics are just a few of the classes offered, while parents can drop their kids off at the daycare or teen center. The grounds are also home to a large playground and a skatepark adjacent to the local high school's tennis courts and football stadium, while Farrell Fields, which caters to youth leagues, is located across the street.
Mansfield Hollow State Park is a public recreation area occupying 251 acres in Mansfield.
Located in the neighboring town of Ashford, The Adventure Park offers zip lines, bridges, and climbing challenges for all skill levels.
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Education in Mansfield
Mansfield School District earns an overall A rating from Niche. In 2023, the town celebrated the opening of the new Mansfield Elementary School, a net-zero building boasting solar panels and zero-thermal heat pumps. As of 2025, the new school is not yet rated on Niche. Mansfield Middle School garners an A, and Edwin O. Smith High School, which is part of the Regional School District 19, earns an A-minus.
Mansfield Middle scored an A-minus and offers excellent programs for students.
Dorothy C. Goodwin Elementary is an A-school with an impressive 9-to-1 student-teacher ratio.
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Commuting around Mansfield
Mansfield's village center, Storrs, is walkable, and five bus lines service the town. However, many residents still rely on personal vehicles to get around. Connecticut State Routes 195 and 275 converge in Storrs. Hartford is about 25 miles west via U.S. Route 44, while U.S. Route 6 passes through the south side of town. Willimantic's Windham Hospital is about 7 miles from the heart of Mansfield, and Bradley International Airport is 40 miles west via Interstate 84.
UConn students can access electric scooters for quick transportation in Mansfield.
The Shippee Northbound bus, services Mansfield and the UConn area on Storrs Road.
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