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Living in
Wallingford Center.
Wallingford Center is an unincorporated community in the county, CT. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Wallingford Center
Living in Wallingford Center means you get a genuinely walkable downtown with real character—think locally-owned shops, restaurants, and historic architecture mixing Colonials, Victorians, and Cape Cods—without paying urban prices or dealing with urban density. The median home value sits around $319,200 and median rent around $1,336 a month, which is reasonable for Connecticut, paired with a median household income of $89,959 that actually makes life manageable here. Your commute matters less than you'd think: the Wallingford Train Station connects you to New Haven, Hartford, and even into New York City and Boston if you need it, while I-91 and the Wilbur Cross Parkway keep the broader region accessible for work or weekend trips.
Wallingford Center at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Foreign-Born
15.7%
Broadband Internet
90.9%
of households
Population Growth
-1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Wallingford Center: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wallingford Center, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (48.0%), and 17.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.3%
of residents
65 and Older
21.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
40.8%
of households
Married Couples
42.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.17
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% below CT average
Rent, home values, and income in Wallingford Center
In Wallingford Center, rent runs 10% below the CT average, and home values are 13% below the CT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,264
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economy
Unemployment in Wallingford Center
Data not yet available
Commute24.6 min avg
How Wallingford Center residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wallingford Center, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN)
Small hub738k passengers boarded in 2025
- 34 mi
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Medium hub3.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 72 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safety
Crime rates
Crime data not available
No police agency in the FBI's crime data covers Wallingford Center, so there's no local crime rate to show.
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
In New Haven County, which includes Wallingford Center, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $80,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $469,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Flash Flood | $19,000 |
| 2022 | 13 | Winter Weather | $36,000 |
| 2021 | 14 | Flash Flood | $309,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $21.1M |
| 2019 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $176,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Winter Weather | $588,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
New Haven County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in New Haven County, which includes Wallingford Center, is typically good — 245 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
245
per year
Moderate Days
107
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
New Haven County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wallingford Center has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.7"
Annual Snowfall
46.8"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
132
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 19°F | 3.05" |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 2.93" |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 4.05" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 4.13" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.48" |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 4.05" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.38" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.54" |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.28" |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 4.49" |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 3.36" |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 4.12" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wallingford Center
Uninsured
4.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Wallingford Center's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Masonicare Health Center
Psychiatric · 1.3 mi away · Wallingford
Midstate Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Meriden
Middlesex Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.4 mi away · Middletown
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wallingford Center
Wallingford Center's student/teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 35.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Wallingford Center (within 15 miles)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 13,603 students · in-state tuition $16,499 · 18% graduate · median earnings $44,639 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,758 students · in-state tuition $69,900 · 98% graduate · median earnings $118,356 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern Connecticut State University
10.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,295 students · in-state tuition $13,438 · 57% graduate · median earnings $59,695 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,841 students · in-state tuition $49,320 · 63% graduate · median earnings $69,320 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,067 students · in-state tuition $73,128 · 93% graduate · median earnings $86,811 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 991 students · in-state tuition $43,118 · 55% graduate · median earnings $62,459 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Coltsville National Historical Park, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wallingford Center
Wallingford Center has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Coltsville National Historical Park (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Coltsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
23 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
36 mi awaySpringfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site
47 mi awayFire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
53 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
53 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
60 mi awayNew England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
60 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
61 mi awayPublic Libraries in Wallingford Center
Wallingford Public Library
200 North Main St., Wallingford
Cities Near Wallingford Center
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Wallingford Center?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Wallingford Center FAQ
Is Wallingford Center, Connecticut affordable?⌄
Wallingford Center's median rent is $1,336/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $89,959/year. Median home value is $319,200.
What is the cost of living in Wallingford Center, Connecticut?⌄
The cost of living in Wallingford Center is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,336/month and median household income is $89,959/year. The median home value is $319,200. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wallingford Center, Connecticut?⌄
The average commute in Wallingford Center is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from