Living in Guilford, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Guilford · Census data 2020–2024
Guilford has 22,108 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $137,816 (44% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $515,800, the median rent is $1,717/month.
Guilford at a glance
- Population
- 22,108
- Median age
- 51.1State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $137,816State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $515,800State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,717/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Guilford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Guilford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Guilford the median home value is $515,800, 55% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,717 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,960 a month in housing costs.
Guilford median household income
The median household income in Guilford is $137,816 and the income per person is $73,138. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Guilford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,839
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.3%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.47
Guilford demographics
- Population
- 22,108
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 8,870
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Guilford ›
Education in Guilford
60.6% of adults 25 and older in Guilford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 32.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Guilford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Guilford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford | 22,108 | $137,816 | $515,800 | $1,717 |
| North Branford | 13,503 | $108,032 | $385,400 | $1,613 |
| Madison | 17,616 | $167,442 | $583,900 | $2,025 |
| Guilford Center | 2,263 | $82,273 | $582,400 | $1,598 |
| Northford | 6,186 | $105,174 | $403,800 | $1,408 |
| Branford | 28,217 | $105,225 | $401,200 | $1,565 |
| Madison Center | 1,981 | $178,194 | $841,800 | $1,914 |
| Killingworth | 6,240 | $140,655 | $446,200 | — |
| Branford Center | 6,305 | $74,150 | $330,600 | $1,459 |
More for people moving to Guilford
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What is the median household income in Guilford, CT?
The median household income in Guilford is $137,816, 44% 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 Guilford?
The median home value in Guilford is $515,800, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Guilford?
The median gross rent in Guilford is $1,717 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Guilford, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Guilford?
The median age in Guilford is 51.1 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Guilford?
The average commute to work in Guilford is 26 minutes; 21.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Guilford?
The unemployment rate in Guilford is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Guilford?
60.6% of adults in Guilford 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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