Some Statistics About our Town
Selectman/Town Meeting Form of Government
Population: 9,309
Median HH Income: $121,667
Redding’s median household income ranks 11th among CT’s 169 municipalities.
71% more than Connecticut’s median HH income of $69,899 and 45% more than Fairfield County’s median household income of $83,163.
Households: 3,548
Average household size: 2.66
Average family size: 3.26
Land Area: 32 Sq. Miles
Standard & Poor’s Bond Rating: AAA
Distance to major cities
New York City – 53 miles
Hartford – 48 miles
Providence – 108 miles
Boston – 141 miles
Redding Public Schools
Redding’s children are served by a blue-ribbon school system that is part of the Easton-Redding-Region 9 School District. A Central office staff oversees Redding and Easton Elementary and Middle Schools, and Joel Barlow High School, which we share with our Easton neighbors.
The Redding Elementary School was awarded the prestigious PTA School of Excellence Award for 2015-17.
Redding Elementary School: pre-k – grade 4
John Read Middle School : grades 5-8
Joel Barlow High School: grades 9-12 from Redding and Easton.
Youth Programs
Redding Park and Recreation
Redding Park and Recreation offers a wide variety of programming for Redding Families including:
Before and After School Care, Summer Camps, Youth Sports Leagues, Trips, and more.
Click here to visit the Park and Recreation page.
Culture
Faith
Benedictine Grange
Calvary Independent Baptist
Christ Church Episcopal
Eastward Christian Fellowship
First Church of Christ Church Congregational
St. Patrick Church
Temple B’Nai Chaim
Natural Resources
Redding Land Trust
The Nature Conservancy
Parade Path
Redding Garden Club
New Pond Farm
Highstead
Civic Organizations
Historical Society
League of Women’s Voters
Redding Neighbors & Newcomers
Boy Scout Troop
Girl Scout Troop
Sports Organizations
Boys and Girls Club
Relax Lacrosse
Aspetuck Wildcats Football
Soccer Club
Running Club
Little League
A short video about Redding