Living in Northford, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northford · Census data 2020–2024
Northford has 6,186 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $105,174 (10% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $403,800, the median rent is $1,408/month.
Northford at a glance
- Population
- 6,186
- Median age
- 48.1State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $105,174State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $403,800State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,408/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 90.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Northford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Northford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northford the median home value is $403,800, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,408 per month, which is 22.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,432 a month in housing costs.
Northford median household income
The median household income in Northford is $105,174 and the income per person is $58,127. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Northford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,334
- Owner-occupied
- 90.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.8%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.73
Northford demographics
- Population
- 6,186
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 2,265
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northford ›
Education in Northford
39.8% of adults 25 and older in Northford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northford
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Northford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northford | 6,186 | $105,174 | $403,800 | $1,408 |
| North Branford | 13,503 | $108,032 | $385,400 | $1,613 |
| 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 |
| Guilford | 22,108 | $137,816 | $515,800 | $1,717 |
| Durham | 7,208 | $158,857 | $424,800 | $1,154 |
| Hamden | 61,045 | $98,306 | $298,200 | $1,746 |
| Branford | 28,217 | $105,225 | $401,200 | $1,565 |
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What is the median household income in Northford, CT?
The median household income in Northford is $105,174, 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 Northford?
The median home value in Northford is $403,800, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Northford?
The median gross rent in Northford is $1,408 per month, about 22.2% of household income.
Is Northford, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Northford?
The median age in Northford is 48.1 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Northford?
The average commute to work in Northford is 26 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northford?
The unemployment rate in Northford is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northford?
39.8% of adults in Northford 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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