Welcome to Rowayton

Small-town vibe

With only 3,000 residents, Rowayton prides itself on small-town living. Whether you’re shopping in the town center or enjoying time on the beach, chances are you’ll be greeted with a friendly ‘hello’ from a fellow neighbor.

Spanning two square miles, Rowayton is a small coastal village just 40 miles from New York City. The town has a rich oystering and lobstering history and was a popular homestead for both fishermen and captains. Today, Rowayton residents enjoy this charming town’s sparkling beaches, locally-owned restaurants and proximity to Manhattan.

Waterfront neighborhood with tree-shaded lawn, picnic table, boats, and homes across the inlet.

Rowayton farmers market entrance at Pinkney Park, with colorful market signs, flags, and balloons.

A local produce stand beside a harbor, with boats and flags in the background.

What To Expect

Casual coastal living.

Rowayton shines in the summertime with boaters congregating on the Five Mile River and Long Island Sound. Sailing, kayaking and paddleboarding are just a few waterfront activities residents enjoy.

Colorful kayaks and white Adirondack chairs on a pebbled beach beside a harbor.

Waterfront recreation area with people jumping from a seawall beside boats and shoreline buildings.

Aerial view of Rowayton’s waterfront homes, curved beach, and sailboats anchored in the harbor.

The Lifestyle

Relaxed and easy with an emphasis on community.

Neighbors and friends frequently meet up at the beach for a day of fun or congregate at Pinkney Park to enjoy a Shakespearean play. The Rowayton lifestyle is often described as laid-back and casual while enjoying the perks of having a tight-knit community.

Rowayton Market storefront on a sunny street lined with shops and parked cars.

Rowayton Dog Park, where dogs play in a grassy field behind a wooden fence.

Waterfront homes line a tree-shaded Rowayton shoreline above the water.

Unexpected Appeal

Wintertime in Rowayton.

You may think this beachy town thrives in the summer, but winter can be just as fun. People bundle up and gather at the local elementary school pond for ice skating, hockey games and impromptu parties with fire pits and lots of food.

Bell Island sign beside a calm waterfront and wooden fence

Harbor marina with moored boats, a waterfront building, and a landscaped lawn.

The Market

When old meets new.

Nowadays, you’ll find not only antique Victorians but also new colonials and Cape Cod-style homes. Property sizes range from 0.15 acres to 0.35 acres, so you’ll likely become good friends with your neighbors.

White multi-story house with a wraparound porch, tall hedges, and a circular garden gate.

Tudor-style building behind a wooden gate, framed by hedges and a stone building.

White clapboard house with a gambrel roof and stone chimney behind hedges and blooming hydrangeas.

Aerial view of waterfront homes and a harbor dotted with boats and docks.

You’ll Fall In Love With

Summer days at Bayley Beach.

Bayley Beach is the perfect warm-weather meeting spot for young and old. You can head to the beach solo, but you’ll often end up at a neighbor or friend’s picnic table sharing snacks and laughs.

Rowayton waterfront at sunset, with shoreline houses reflected in calm water beside a sandy beach.

Waterfront homes and docks across an inlet, with a couple standing beside a grassy shoreline bench.

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