Living in Branford, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Branford · Census data 2020–2024
Branford has 28,217 residents with a median age of 54.2. The median household income is $105,225 (10% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $401,200, the median rent is $1,565/month.
Branford at a glance
- Population
- 28,217
- Median age
- 54.2State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $105,225State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $401,200State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,565/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 69.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Branford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Branford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Branford the median home value is $401,200, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,565 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,481 a month in housing costs.
Branford median household income
The median household income in Branford is $105,225 and the income per person is $71,025. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Branford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,254
- Owner-occupied
- 69.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.5%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.12
Branford demographics
- Population
- 28,217
- Median age
- 54.2
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 30.3%
- Households
- 13,178
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Branford ›
Education in Branford
51.5% of adults 25 and older in Branford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 23.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Branford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Branford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branford | 28,217 | $105,225 | $401,200 | $1,565 |
| Branford Center | 6,305 | $74,150 | $330,600 | $1,459 |
| East Haven | 27,806 | $94,628 | $294,200 | $1,528 |
| Guilford Center | 2,263 | $82,273 | $582,400 | $1,598 |
| Guilford | 22,108 | $137,816 | $515,800 | $1,717 |
| North Branford | 13,503 | $108,032 | $385,400 | $1,613 |
| New Haven | 134,349 | $56,851 | $287,100 | $1,488 |
| North Haven | 24,336 | $132,689 | $393,200 | $1,720 |
| Northford | 6,186 | $105,174 | $403,800 | $1,408 |
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What is the median household income in Branford, CT?
The median household income in Branford is $105,225, 10% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Branford?
The median home value in Branford is $401,200, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Branford?
The median gross rent in Branford is $1,565 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Branford, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Branford?
The median age in Branford is 54.2 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Branford?
The average commute to work in Branford is 24 minutes; 16.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Branford?
The unemployment rate in Branford is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Branford?
51.5% of adults in Branford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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