Living in North Branford, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Branford · Census data 2020–2024
North Branford has 13,503 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $108,032 (13% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $385,400, the median rent is $1,613/month.
North Branford at a glance
- Population
- 13,503
- Median age
- 48.5State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $108,032State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $385,400State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,613/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is North Branford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Branford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Branford the median home value is $385,400, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,613 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,481 a month in housing costs.
North Branford median household income
The median household income in North Branford is $108,032 and the income per person is $54,198. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in North Branford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,386
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.59
North Branford demographics
- Population
- 13,503
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 5,190
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Branford ›
Education in North Branford
34.4% of adults 25 and older in North Branford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Branford
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
North Branford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branford | 13,503 | $108,032 | $385,400 | $1,613 |
| Northford | 6,186 | $105,174 | $403,800 | $1,408 |
| Guilford | 22,108 | $137,816 | $515,800 | $1,717 |
| North Haven | 24,336 | $132,689 | $393,200 | $1,720 |
| Wallingford Center | 18,208 | $89,959 | $319,200 | $1,336 |
| Wallingford | 44,362 | $104,773 | $353,100 | $1,374 |
| 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 |
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What is the median household income in North Branford, CT?
The median household income in North Branford is $108,032, 13% 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 North Branford?
The median home value in North Branford is $385,400, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in North Branford?
The median gross rent in North Branford is $1,613 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is North Branford, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in North Branford?
The median age in North Branford is 48.5 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in North Branford?
The average commute to work in North Branford is 26 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Branford?
The unemployment rate in North Branford is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Branford?
34.4% of adults in North 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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