Cromwell, CT town hall & government
Cromwell spent $70.4 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $5,109 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Cromwell's government.
Where Cromwell's money goes
Cromwell runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Connecticut towns.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 76%
- From the state 18%
- Fees & charges 5%
- From other local governments <1%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
- Interest, fines & other <1%
Cromwell didn't report all of its 2022 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for Cromwell
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2024. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Cromwell School District
Cromwell's K–12 school district. The schools are run by Cromwell, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from Connecticut districts overall: 58% local, 35% state, 8% federal
- Local 70%
- State 27%
- Federal 3%
Of the $22,568 per pupil, $12,465 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
What homeowners in Cromwell pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Cromwell's government
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.