Branford Center, CT
Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · New Haven Metro
Branford Center is a small city in Connecticut with a population of 6,130. Residents earn $70,391 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Data updated April 2026
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How Branford Center Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Branford Center a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Branford Center receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Branford Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Branford Center is $70,391, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Branford Center is $291,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,414 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Safety & Crime
Branford Center is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 113 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,465 per 100,000, 26% above the national average.
Education
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Climate & Weather
Branford Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Branford Center vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Branford Center vs U.S. Average
Income: Branford Center vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $70,391 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,046 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,452 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,750 |
| Gini Index | 0.482 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,772 |
| County GDP | $50,133M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 1,504 |
| Healthcare | 1,906 |
| Retail | 1,869 |
| Manufacturing | 609 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,646 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 103.60 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.97% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.3% |
| Public Transit | 3.6% |
| Work from Home | 13.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $291,500 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $344,465 |
| Median List Price | $299,900 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $299,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $267 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.2% |
| Price Drops | 10.5% |
| Inventory | 19 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,414 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 42.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 58.0% |
| Housing Units | 3,328 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,646 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.97% |
Health Metrics: Branford Center vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 11.7% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Short Sleep | 37.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Uninsured | 8.0% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Mental Health | 1:165 |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Dental Visits | 68.7% |
Food & Exercise
| Exercise Access | 95.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,906 |
Crime Rates: Branford Center vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 113.4/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 2,464.5/100K |
| 26% above US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 53 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,278/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2777°N, 72.8161°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | South Central Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 58 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in |
Branford Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.5").
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Democrat by 20.1 points
Safety & Disasters
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 14.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro / 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,278/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| County | South Central Connecticut Planning Region County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 85.5% |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 27 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,906 |
| Restaurants | 1,504 |
| Retail Stores | 1,869 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.3% |
| Public Transit | 3.6% |
| Work from Home | 13.5% |
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $259 ($155–$414) |
| Specialist Visit | $363 ($207–$570) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $207 ($104–$363) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,279 ($829–$5,180) |
| Dental Cleaning | $135 ($78–$207) |
| Dental Filling | $259 ($155–$414) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $47 ($26–$78) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $78 ($52–$124) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $311 ($155–$518) |
| Tire Rotation | $41 ($21–$78) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $622 ($414–$1,036) |
| Battery Replacement | $207 ($104–$363) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $104 ($62–$155) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $93 ($52–$145) |
| HVAC Repair | $414 ($155–$829) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,252 ($4,144–$12,432) |
| Roof Repair | $1,036 ($414–$2,072) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,324 ($5,698–$15,540) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,554 ($518–$3,626) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,540 ($5,180–$31,080) |
| DUI Defense | $5,180 ($2,072–$10,360) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,554 ($829–$3,108) |
| Will Preparation | $518 ($207–$1,036) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,590 ($1,036–$5,180) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $26 ($16–$47) |
| Women's Haircut | $57 ($31–$104) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $155 ($78–$259) |
| Manicure | $26 ($16–$47) |
| Pedicure | $41 ($26–$67) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $83 ($52–$135) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.25 ($3.11–$5.70) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.63 ($2.59–$5.18) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.94 ($2.59–$5.70) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.66 ($3.11–$6.73) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.70 ($4.14–$7.77) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.04 ($0.62–$1.86) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $145 ($83–$259) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $73 ($31–$155) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $73 ($41–$124) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $73 ($41–$104) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $67 ($31–$104) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $88 ($52–$155) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $207 ($78–$518) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,072 ($1,243–$3,626) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $73 ($31–$135) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $16 ($8.29–$26) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $104 ($31–$259) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $31 ($16–$78) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,243 ($622–$2,590) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,036 ($518–$2,072) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $414 ($207–$725) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $52 ($26–$104) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,036 ($414–$2,590) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,950 ($5,180–$31,080) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $62 ($31–$104) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $104 ($52–$207) |
| Dog Grooming | $62 ($31–$104) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $41 ($21–$78) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $311 ($155–$518) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $207 ($104–$414) |
Top Industries in South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 54,695 | 3,630 | $67,514 | 1.35 |
| Educational Services | 29,670 | 434 | $106,632 | 5.09 |
| Retail Trade | 26,237 | 1,925 | $43,518 | 0.93 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 20,204 | 1,585 | $29,505 | 0.79 |
| Manufacturing | 19,596 | 726 | $84,007 | 0.85 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 17,985 | 360 | $51,057 | 1.51 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 16,381 | 1,294 | $66,929 | 0.99 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 12,937 | 2,901 | $133,851 | 0.66 |
| Construction | 10,230 | 1,350 | $83,864 | 0.69 |
| Wholesale Trade | 10,152 | 1,348 | $100,510 | 0.91 |
| Other Services | 9,219 | 1,990 | $48,524 | 1.09 |
| Finance & Insurance | 6,703 | 958 | $124,186 | 0.59 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 4,002 | 318 | $35,491 | 0.84 |
| Real Estate | 3,983 | 608 | $85,619 | 0.91 |
| Information & Technology | 3,369 | 635 | $126,009 | 0.64 |
| Management of Companies | 2,814 | 175 | $171,695 | 0.59 |
| Utilities | 1,215 | 22 | $148,181 | 1.13 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 680 | 41 | $42,908 | 0.30 |
| Unclassified | 39 | 92 | $110,528 | 0.10 |
| Mining & Oil/Gas | 28 | 5 | $82,731 | 0.03 |
Hospitals in Branford Center
| Hospital | Type | CMS Rating | Emergency | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CONNECTICUT HOSPICE INC. | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes | (203) 315-7500 |
Schools in Branford Center
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branford High School | High | 818 | 68 | 12.0:1 |
| Francis Walsh Intermediate School | Middle | 767 | 74 | 10.4:1 |
| North Branford High School | High | 420 | 49 | 8.6:1 |
| North Branford Intermediate School | Middle | 388 | 36 | 10.8:1 |
| Mary T. Murphy School | Elementary | 366 | 36 | 10.2:1 |
| Mary R. Tisko School | Elementary | 352 | 29 | 12.1:1 |
| John B. Sliney School | Elementary | 275 | 28 | 9.8:1 |
Radio Stations near Branford Center
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Bible Students Radio | bible, christian | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Sunday Baroque | baroque, classical | AAC 128 kbps | |
| 88.7 WNHU | college, college radio | MP3 120 kbps | |
| WIGN - 1550 AM Bluegrass Gospel | bible, bluegrass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fun Tower Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 102.9 the Whale | — | MP3 | |
| 97-9 Sports Hartford | charts, connecticut | AAC | |
| Radio Faro de Gracia | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cygnus Radio | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Greater New Haven Police Department | emergency & public safety, police scanner | MP3 16 kbps | |
| WMNR Fine Arts Radio | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WJMJ | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Viva Radio | tropical | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 85.1 WAHH | metal, rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WRTC | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Campgrounds Near Branford Center
2 campgrounds found near Branford Center.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOP BROOK LAKE RECREATION AREA | 4.9/5 | 5 | $75–$135 |
| NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE GROUP SHELTERS | 4.3/5 | 2 | $100 |
National Parks Near Branford Center
169 national parks and monuments found near Branford Center.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Above All State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Air Line State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park (Old Forest Management Area) | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park Trail (North Trail) | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park Trail (North Trail) | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park Trail (Northern Section) | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park Trail (Northern Section) | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park Trail (Southern Section) | State Park | Free |
| Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park | State Park | Free |
| American Shakespeare State Park | State Park | Free |
| Amsterdam Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bash Bish Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bayswater Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Beardsley State Park | State Park | Free |
| Beaver Brook State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Beckett Hill State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Belmont Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bethpage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bigelow Hollow State Park | State Park | Free |
| Black Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Blow Hole State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bluff Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bolton Notch State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Brainard Homestead State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Brentwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Brookhaven State Park | State Park | Free |
| Burr Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| C.M. Gardner State Park | State Park | Free |
| Camp Hero State Park | State Park | Free |
| Campbell Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Campbell Falls State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Captree State Park | State Park | Free |
| Captree/Robert Moses State Park | State Park | Free |
| Charles Island | State Park | Free |
| Chicopee Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cold Spring Harbor State Park | State Park | Free |
| Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Dennis Hill State Park | State Park | Free |
| Devils Hopyard State Park | State Park | Free |
| Dinosaur State Park | State Park | Free |
| Donald J. Trump State Park | State Park | Free |
| East Mountain State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Farm River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Farmington Canal Line State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Field Of Dreams Park | State Park | Free |
| Fire Island National Seashore | National Seashore | Free |
| Fort Trumbull State Park | State Park | Free |
| Fountain Pond Park | State Park | Free |
| Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gay City State Park | State Park | Free |
| George C. Waldo State Park | State Park | Free |
| George D. Seymour State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Gilgo State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gillette Castle State Park | State Park | Free |
| Haddam Island State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Haddam Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Haley Farm State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hammonasset Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hampton Ponds State Park | State Park | Free |
| Harkness Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hart's Brook Nature Preserve and Arboretum | State Park | Free |
| Haystack Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Heckscher State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hempstead Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Higganum Reservoir State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hither Hills State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hither Woods | State Park | Free |
| Holyoke Heritage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hop River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hop River State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Hopemead State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Hopeville Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Housatonic Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Humaston Brook State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Hurd State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hutchinson River Pkwy Lands | State Park | Free |
| Indian Well State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ivy Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| James Baird State Park | State Park | Free |
| John A. Minetto State Park | State Park | Free |
| Jones Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kent Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kent Falls State Park, Leased To Sloane-stanley M* | State Park | Free |
| Kettletown State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Lorraine State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Taghkanic State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Waramaug State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lamentation Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Larkin State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Lovers Leap State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Macedonia Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Machimoodus State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mashamoquet Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mianus River State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Millers Pond State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Minnie Island State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Montauk Downs State Park | State Park | Free |
| Montauk Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Moosup Valley State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Mooween State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Bushnell State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mount Everett State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Mount Riga State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mount Tom State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Tom State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Napeague State Park | State Park | Free |
| Nissequogue River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Old Furnace State Park | State Park | Free |
| Orient Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Osbornedale State Park | State Park | Free |
| Penwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pink House Cove Ice Fishing | State Park | Free |
| Platt Hill State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Pomeroy State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Prospect Hill | State Park | Free |
| Putnam Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Putnam Park | State Park | Free |
| Quinebaug Lake State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Quinnipiac River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Red Bridge State Park | State Park | Free |
| Robinson State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rocky Glen State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Rocky Neck State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ross Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sag Harbor Golf Course State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sagamore Hill National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Salt Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Scantic River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Schofield Park | State Park | Free |
| Seaside State Park | State Park | Free |
| Selden Neck Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Selden Neck State Park | State Park | Free |
| Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Shadmoor State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sherwood Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Silver Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sleeping Giant State Park | State Park | Free |
| Southford Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Springfield Armory National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Squantz Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| State Park | State Park | Free |
| Stillwater Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Stoddard Hill State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Stratton Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sunny Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sunset Rock State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Taconic State Park | State Park | Free |
| Taconic State Park | State Park | Free |
| Talcott Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Trail View State Park | State Park | Free |
| Trimountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Valley Stream State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wadhams Grove State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wadsworth Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Weir Farm National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Wells State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wells State Park | State Park | Free |
| West Rock Ridge State Park | State Park | Free |
| West Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Whittemore Glen State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Wildwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Windsor Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wonder Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Woodward | State Park | Free |
| Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
Historical Trends — Branford Center
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6,267 | $64,863 |
| 2015 | 6,015 | $56,484 |
| 2017 | 6,355 | $62,672 |
| 2019 | 6,163 | $66,742 |
| 2021 | 5,934 | $65,398 |
| 2023 | 6,130 | $70,391 |
Museums in Branford Center
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARVEY CUSHING/JOHN HAY WHITNEY MEDICAL LIBRARY/ HISTORICAL LIBRARY | HISTORY MUSEUM | $3,688,471,185 | ||
| LEITNER FAMILY OBSERVATORY AND PLANETARIUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 2032858840 | $3,688,471,185 | |
| MARSH BOTANICAL GARDEN | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | $3,688,471,185 | ||
| YALE CENTER FOR BRITISH ART | ART MUSEUM | $3,688,471,185 | ||
| YALE PEABODY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | $3,688,471,185 | ||
| YALE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 2034325050 | $3,688,471,185 | |
| YALE UNIVERSITY COLLECTION OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2034320822 | $3,688,471,185 | |
| SETON GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | $218,936,569 | ||
| MACDONOUGH ART GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | $35,656,671 | ||
| CONNECTICUT TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2035626312 | $1,931,157 | |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | ONE STATE STREET | 2038650400 | $1,927,534 |
| ELI WHITNEY MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2037771833 | $1,683,366 | |
| SHORE LINE TROLLEY MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2034676927 | $1,557,387 | |
| NEW HAVEN COLONY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2035624183 | $862,898 | |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 2035625437 | $799,710 | |
| CONNECTICUT WOMENS HALL OF FAME | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3203482478 | $442,572 | |
| MORYS PRESERVATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2035623157 | $210,561 | |
| MASSARO COMMUNITY FARM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2033874460 | $196,209 | |
| WESTVILLE VILLAGE RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 904 WHALLEY AVENUE | 2032858539 | $164,824 |
| ANSONIA NATURE CENTER | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 2037361053 | $95,740 | |
| MADISON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2032454567 | $79,531 | |
| AMISTAD COMMITTEE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2033870370 | $58,150 | |
| MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY TRUST UA 9519001900 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $46,955 | ||
| ETHNIC HISTORICAL ARCHIVES CENTER | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2703482478 | $29,873 | |
| DOROTHY WHITFIELD HISTORIC SOCIETY | HISTORY MUSEUM | 84 BOSTON STREET | 2034539477 | $27,862 |
| DEACON JOHN-GRAVE FOUNDATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 581 BOSTON POST ROAD | 2032454798 | $25,133 |
| WARD-HEITMAN MUSEUM FOUNDATION | GENERAL MUSEUM | 277 ELM STREET | 2039379823 | $22,982 |
| NORTH HAVEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2032397722 | $19,455 | |
| WEST HAVEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $2,638 | ||
| 102ND INFANTRY REGIMENT MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 290 GEOFF STREET | 2037846851 | |
| 2ND COMPANY GOVERNOR'S FOOT GUARD OF CONNECTICUT | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| AMITY & WOODBRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2033872823 | ||
| BETHANY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2033931832 | ||
| BRANFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 124 MAIN STREET | 2034884828 | |
| BUDD RAIL DIESEL CAR FOUNDATION | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | |||
| CHESHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 43 CHURCH DRIVE | 2032722574 | |
| CONNECTICUT AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2037764907 | ||
| DURHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 38 TOWN HOUSE RD | 8607165497 | |
| EAST HAVEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 200 TYLER ST | 2034671766 | |
| ETHNIC HERITAGE CENTER | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| EVARTS MEMORIAL ARCHIVES | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2032452966 | ||
| FARMINGTON CANAL RAIL TO TRAIL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| FAULKNERS LIGHT BRIGADE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2034538400 | ||
| FORT NATHAN HALE RESTORATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2034671409 | ||
| GREATER NEW HAVEN AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2033926126 | ||
| GREATER NEW HAVEN HOLOCAUST MEMORY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2037874991 | ||
| GRISWOLD THOMAS HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2034533176 | ||
| HAMDEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY LIBRARY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| HENRY WHITFIELD STATE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 248 OLD WHITFIELD ST | 2034532457 | |
| HILL MUSEUM CORP | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| IRELANDS GREAT HUNGER MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3011 WHITNEY AVE | 2035826500 | |
| IRISH AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 270 FITCH ST | 2033926126 | |
| KILLINGWORTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8606631357 | ||
| MARIETTA MUSEUM ART WHIMSY | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2034533384 | ||
| MIDDLEFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| MILFORD PRESERVATION TRUST | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| NAUGATUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 195 WATER ST | 2037299039 | |
| NEWALLIANCE FOUNDATION ART GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | |||
| NORTH HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2032391641 | ||
| ORANGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 605 & 615 ORANGE CENTER RD | 2037953106 | |
| P.L.A.C.E. MULTICULTURAL CHILDREN'S MUSEUM & CREATIVE ARTS CENTER | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 2781 DIXWELL AVENUE, SUITES 201 & 202 | 2032888600 | |
| PROSPECT HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 61 WATERBURY ROAD | 2037585503 | |
| PROSPECT HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2037585503 | ||
| SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT ANCESTRY NETWORK | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT ANTIQUE BOTTLE & GLASS COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2037992570 | ||
| ST. MICHAELS UKRANIAN HERITAGE CENTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| STONY CREEK MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2034819369 | ||
| TOTOKET HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2034814624 | ||
| WEST ROCK NATURE CENTER | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 2039466071 | ||
| WING STC REVISION PROJECT | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 120 HIGH STREET | 2034321753 | |
| WOOSTER SQUARE CONSERVANCY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2037771371 | ||
| YALE COLLECTION OF MUSICAL | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2034320822 |
Libraries in Branford Center
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HAVEN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 133 ELM ST. | 0.0 | 618,821 | |||
| WALLINGFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY | 200 NORTH MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 441,143 | |||
| HAMDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2901 DIXWELL AVE. | 0.0 | 229,110 | |||
| JAMES BLACKSTONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 758 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 189,784 | |||
| CHESHIRE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 104 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 169,268 | |||
| MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY | 57 NEW HAVEN AVE. | 0.0 | 149,465 | |||
| WEST HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY | 300 ELM ST. | 0.0 | 146,364 | |||
| GUILFORD FREE LIBRARY | 67 PARK ST. | 0.0 | 133,023 | |||
| HAGAMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 227 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 122,510 | |||
| HOWARD WHITTEMORE MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 243 CHURCH ST. | 0.0 | 122,468 | |||
| CASE MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 176 TYLER CITY RD. | 0.0 | 101,364 | |||
| MILLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY | 961 MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 95,227 | |||
| E.C. SCRANTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 801 BOSTON POST RD. | 0.0 | 85,319 | |||
| DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY | 7 MAPLE AVE. | 0.0 | 69,067 | |||
| NORTH HAVEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 17 ELM ST. | 0.0 | 63,180 | |||
| NORTH BRANFORD LIBRARY DEPARTMENT | 1720 FOXON RD. | 0.0 | 54,200 | |||
| WOODBRIDGE TOWN LIBRARY | 10 NEWTON RD. | 0.0 | 50,000 | |||
| PROSPECT PUBLIC LIBRARY | 17 CENTER ST. | 0.0 | 31,500 | |||
| WILLOUGHBY WALLACE MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 146 THIMBLE ISLANDS ROAD | 0.0 | 29,119 | |||
| BEACON FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY | 10 MAPLE AVE. | 0.0 | 15,221 | |||
| LEVI E. COE LIBRARY | 414 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 12,193 | |||
| CLARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 538 AMITY RD. | 0.0 | 8,870 |
Farmers Markets in Branford Center
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Farmers Market | 711 Amity Rd | 07/02/2016 to 10/08/2016 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Branford Alps Farmers Market | 17 Alps Road | 06/23/2016 to 10/27/2016 | Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| City Farmers' Market Fair Haven | Quinnipiac River Park, corner of Grand Ave and Front St | Visit | |||
| CitySeed Edgewood Park Farmers Market | corner of Whalley Ave. and West Rock Ave. | 05/06/2018 to 12/16/2018 | Sun: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| CitySeed Fair Haven Farmers Market | Corner of Front St. and Grand Ave. | 07/05/2018 to 10/25/2018 | Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| CitySeed Winter Market | 115 Water St | 01/01/2018 to 04/01/2018 | Sat: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| CitySeed Wooster Square Farmers Market | DePalma Ct. between Chapel St. and Wooster St. | 04/07/2018 to 12/15/2018 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Durham Farmers' Market | Town House Road | May to September | Thu:3:00 PM - 6:30 PM; | Visit | |
| EAST HAVEN FARMERS MARKET | East Haven Town Hall | ||||
| HAMDEN - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET | Town Center Park, 2663 Dixwell Avenue, | Visit | |||
| HAMDEN - SPRING GLEN FARMERS MARKET | Spring Glen Church, 1825 Whitney Avenue | ||||
| MADISON FARMERS MARKET | Madison Historic Town Green | Visit | |||
| MILFORD - WOODMONT FARMERS MARKET | Robert Treat Farm, 1339 New Haven Avenue | ||||
| MILFORD - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET | 58 River Street, Corner of Darina Place & River Street | 06/25/2016 to 10/08/2016 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | |
| New Haven - CitySeed Downtown Farmers Market | Church St. | 06/27/2018 to 10/31/2018 | Wed: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| New Haven - Upper State Street Farmers Market | State St. and Mechanic St. | Visit | |||
| NORTH GUILFORD - DUDLEY FARMERS MARKET | 2351 Durham Road | ||||
| Orange Community Farmers' Market | 525 Orange Center Road | 06/28/2018 to 09/27/2018 | Thu: 3:30 PM-7:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Upper State Street Farm Market | 1010 State St | Visit | |||
| Wallingford Farmers Market | Railroad Station Green | ||||
| West Haven Farmers Market | West Haven Green |
Hotels in Branford Center
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Branford Center
32 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Branford Center
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Branford Center
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Branford Center
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Branford Center
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Branford Center
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Branford Center
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Branford Center
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Branford Center
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Plus Plumbing and Heating | Plumbing Drains & Sewer Consultants,, General Contractors, Geothermal Heating & Cooling Contractors, | 550 Island Ln | 4752026649, 2039370562 | Visit |
| Best Valley Wines Connecticut | brewers, wineries, trailer rental | 15 Orchard Park Rd | 2032450849 | |
| Duvig | Janitorial Service, Industrial Cleaning, Building Cleaning-Exterior, Food & Drink, Breweries | 59 School Ground Rd | 2032082213, 2032080832, 2032080542 | Visit |
| Medad Stone Tavern | Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Museums, Food & Entertainment, Taverns | 197 Three Mile Crse | 2034532263 | Visit |
| No Worries Brewing | Brewery | 2520 State St | ||
| Overshores Brewing | Breweries, Food & Drink | 250 Bradley St | 2039096224 | |
| Sbc Restaurant & Brewery - Milford, Sbc Restaurant & Brewery | American Restaurant, Restaurant, Brewery and American Restaurant, Brewery, Brewery and American Rest | 33 New Haven Ave | 2038742337, (203) 874-2337 | Visit |
| Sbc Restaurant-brewery-brnfrd | Caterers, Bars & Pubs, Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries | 850 W Main St | ||
| Stony Creek Brewery | Beer Homebrewing Equipment & Supplies, Bars, Beer & Ale-Wholesale & Manufacturers, Brew Pubs, Beer M | 5 Indian Neck Ave | 2034334545, 2034334237, 2036843150 | Visit |
| Thimble Island Brewing Co | Breweries, Brewery, Wineries, Beer & Ale Distributors | 16 Business Park Dr | 2032082827 | Visit |
| Thimble Islands Brewing Company | Breweries, Food & Drink | 53 E Industrial Dr | 2032082827 |
Nursing Homes in Branford Center
2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).
| Facility | Ownership | Beds | Residents | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANFORD HILLS HEALTHCARE CTR 189 ALPS RD |
For profit - Individual | 190 | 180 | 5/5 | — | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2034816221 |
| EVERGREEN WOODS 88 NOTCH HILL ROAD |
For profit - Corporation | 50 | 43 | 4/5 | — | 4/5 | 2/5 | 2034833211 |
Pharmacies in Branford Center
9 pharmacies and drugstores.
| Pharmacy | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BIG Y - 87 | 1289 FOXON ROAD | 203-484-9681 |
| BRANFORD HILLS HEALTH CARE CENTER PHARMACY | 189 ALPS ROAD | 203-315-2634 |
| CVS - 172 | 2-6 SHORT BEACH ROAD | 203-488-9485 |
| RITE AID - 10371 | 280 BRANFORD ROAD | 203-488-8703 |
| SUPER STOP AND SHOP - 0687 | 22 LEETES ISLAND ROAD | 203-481-3392 |
| TOWNE PHARMACY | 1012 MAIN STREET | 203-488-1631 |
| WAL-MART - 2232 | 120 COMMERCIAL PARKWAY | 203-488-3914 |
| WALGREENS - 10309 | 1036 WEST MAIN STREET | 203-488-9059 |
| WALGREENS - 3944 | 329 EAST MAIN STREET | 203-481-0386 |
Daycare Centers in Branford Center
13 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.
| Facility | Type | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC LEARN WITH ME 172 CEDAR ST |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | (203) 488-1506 | OPEN |
| BRANFORD EARLY LEARNING CENTER 16 BIRCH RD |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | (203) 488-4512 | OPEN |
| BRIGHT AND EARLY CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTERS II 274 BRANFORD RD |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | (203) 483-9000 | OPEN |
| CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 1009 MAIN ST |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | (203) 488-2007 | OPEN |
| EAST SHORELINE CATHOLIC ACADEMY 62 CEDAR ST |
SCHOOL BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER EXEMPT | (203) 488-8386 | OPEN |
| LEARN AND PLAY CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER 811 E MAIN ST |
RELIGIOUS FACILITY — CHILD CARE CENTER | (203) 488-4028 | OPEN |
| NORTH BRANFORD CHILD CARE 605 FOXON RD |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | (203) 484-3344 | OPEN |
| NURSERY ON NOTCH HILL 320 NOTCH HILL RD |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | (203) 481-0240 | OPEN |
| PINE ORCHARD NURSERY SCHOOL 149 S MONTOWESE ST |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | (203) 488-3769 | OPEN |
| PRECIOUS TREASURERS ACADEMY 999 FOXON RD, STE 2 AND 3 |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | (203) 208-4164 | OPEN |
| SOUNDVIEW FAMILY YMCA SACC 628 E MAIN ST |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | (203) 481-9622 | OPEN |
| TABOR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL 45 TABOR DR |
RELIGIOUS FACILITY — CHILD CARE CENTER | (203) 483-9420 | OPEN |
| THE NEST SHORELINE CAMPUS 56 STONY CREEK RD |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | (203) 208-4429 | OPEN |
Cell Towers in Branford Center
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 131 LITTLE CITY RD | LTOWER | 98 |
| (Hamden) 1055 WINTERGREEN AVE | LTOWER | 80 |
| (Hamden) 1055 WINTERGREEN AVE | LTOWER | 80 |
| 500 COOKS LANE | LTOWER | 61 |
| 135 NEW RD | LTOWER | 59 |
| 203 RESEARCH DRIVE | MTOWER | 58 |
| 1605 DURHAM RD | MTOWER | 51 |
| OLD ROUTE 79 | MTOWER | 50 |
| 10 Tanner Marsh Rd | MTOWER | 50 |
| 201 GRANITE RD | MTOWER | 31 |
| 134 KIKAPOO ROAD (59336) | MTOWER | 29 |
Fire Stations in Branford Center
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branford Fire Department | 909 Foxon Road | Volunteer | 203-484-6016 |
Power Plants Near Branford Center
| Name | Type | Primary Fuel | Capacity (MW) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWN OF BRANFORD | SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC | 221114 | -72.8 | OP |
Bridges in Branford Center
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1958 | 52 | 74,800 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1958 | 34 | 70,500 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1958 | 54 | 70,500 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1958 | 55 | 70,500 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1958 | 60 | 70,500 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2020 | 138 | 67,300 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1958 | 95 | 65,200 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1958 | 95 | 62,500 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2009 | 30 | 15,500 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1958 | 77 | 14,400 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2020 | 54 | 12,100 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2017 | 54 | 8,500 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1960 | 76 | 7,100 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1928 | 32 | 6,400 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1928 | 23 | 6,400 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1996 | 75 | 5,900 | G | |
| Frame | Concrete | 1941 | 33 | 5,500 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1892 | 45 | 5,000 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1991 | 140 | 3,860 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2003 | 215 | 3,500 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1958 | 181 | 2,438 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2004 | 28 | 1,525 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1988 | 118 | 1,189 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1985 | 26 | 1,135 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1958 | 171 | 1,125 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1988 | 72 | 1,000 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2002 | 250 | 774 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1991 | 45 | 700 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1917 | 34 | 284 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1990 | 26 | 210 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1988 | 34 | 132 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1989 | 30 | 114 | F |
Amtrak Stations in Branford Center
6 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Branford, CT | 39 Maple Street | TRAIN |
| Guilford, CT | 325 Old Whitfield Street | TRAIN |
| Madison, CT | 79 Bradley Road | TRAIN |
| New Haven, CT | 50 Union Avenue | TRAIN |
| New Haven, CT | 259 State Street | TRAIN |
| Wallingford, CT | 343 North Cherry St. | TRAIN |
Superfund Sites Near Branford Center
30 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| ALFRED L PIERCE GENERATING STATION | 195 EAST ST | NEW HAVEN |
| BYK USA INC | 524 S. CHERRY ST. | NEW HAVEN |
| CAPITOL TIRE CO. | 455 PUTNAM AVENUE | NEW HAVEN |
| CHEMTURA | 280 ELM ST | NEW HAVEN |
| CITY OF WATERBURY WPCF | 210 MUNICIPAL RD | NEW HAVEN |
| CITY OF WATERBURY WPCF | 210 MUNICIPAL RD | NEW HAVEN |
| COVIDIEN LP (FORMERLY U S SURGICAL CORP /TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP) | 195 MCDERMOTT RD. | SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT |
| COVIDIEN LP (FORMERLY U S SURGICAL CORP /TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP) | 195 MCDERMOTT RD. | SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT |
| COVIDIEN LP (FORMERLY U S SURGICAL CORP /TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP) | 195 MCDERMOTT RD. | SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT |
| COVIDIEN LP (FORMERLY U S SURGICAL CORP /TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP) | 195 MCDERMOTT RD. | SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT |
| COVIDIEN LP (FORMERLY U S SURGICAL CORP /TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP) | 195 MCDERMOTT RD. | SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT |
| COVIDIEN LP (FORMERLY U S SURGICAL CORP /TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP) | 195 MCDERMOTT RD. | SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT |
| COVIDIEN LP (FORMERLY U S SURGICAL CORP /TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP) | 195 MCDERMOTT RD. | SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT |
| CURRENT, INC | 30 TYLER ST | NEW HAVEN |
| ENGLISH STATION POWER PLANT | 510 GRAND AVENUE | NEW HAVEN |
| FLEXCON COMPANY INC - NORTH BRANFORD | 32 COMMERCE DR. | NEW HAVEN |
| FLEXCON COMPANY INC - NORTH BRANFORD | 32 COMMERCE DR. | NEW HAVEN |
| MAGELLAN PETROLEUM TERMINAL | 134 FORBES AVENUE | NEW HAVEN |
| MOTIVA ENTERPRISES LLC | 481 EAST SHORE PARKWAY | NEW HAVEN |
| MOTIVA ENTERPRISES LLC | 481 EAST SHORE PARKWAY | NEW HAVEN |
| NOVACOR CHEMICALS, INC | 345 MORGAN LANE | NEW HAVEN |
| NUCOR STEEL CONNECTICUT, INC. | 35 TOELLES RD | NEW HAVEN |
| PRATT AND WHITNEY AIRCRAFT ENGINES | 415 WASHINGTON AVENUE | NEW HAVEN |
| ROEHM AMERICA LLC | 528 SOUTH CHERRY STREET | NEW HAVEN |
| ROEHM AMERICA LLC | 528 SOUTH CHERRY STREET | NEW HAVEN |
| ROEHM AMERICA LLC | 528 SOUTH CHERRY STREET | NEW HAVEN |
| SONRISE CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT | 173 SUMMIT RD | NEW HAVEN |
| TEK-MOTIVE INC | 29 BAER CIRCLE | NEW HAVEN |
| TILCON CRUSHED STONE ASPHALT | 1605 DURHAM RD | NEW HAVEN |
| UNITED ALUMINUM CORPORATION | 100 UNITED DRIVE | NEW HAVEN |
Airports Near Branford Center
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley International Airport | BDL | Large Airport |
| Danbury Municipal Airport | DXR | Medium Airport |
| Hartford Brainard Airport | HFD | Medium Airport |
| Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport | BDR | Medium Airport |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport | ISP | Medium Airport |
| Republic Airport | FRG | Medium Airport |
| Tweed New Haven Airport | HVN | Medium Airport |
| Bancroft Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bayport Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Brookhaven Calabro Airport | WSH | Small Airport |
| Buell Farm Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Calverton Executive Airpark | CTO | Small Airport |
| Candlelight Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chester Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Devils Hopyard Field | — | Small Airport |
| Docktors Field | — | Small Airport |
| Eastford Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ellington Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Ridge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Francis S Gabreski Airport | FOK | Small Airport |
| Gager Field | — | Small Airport |
| Gardiners Island Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Good Hill Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Goodspeed Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Heckler Field | — | Small Airport |
| Irish Hills Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Klenawicus Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Laurie Field | — | Small Airport |
| Long View Landing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lufker Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maplewood Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mattituck Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Meriden Markham Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mile Creek Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rankl Field | — | Small Airport |
| Ripley Field | — | Small Airport |
| Roberts Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Robertson Field | — | Small Airport |
| Rose Field | — | Small Airport |
| Salmon River Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Simsbury Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skis Landing Area Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skylark Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Spadaro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talmage Field | — | Small Airport |
| Thomson Field | — | Small Airport |
| Town of East Hampton Airport | HTO | Small Airport |
| Valley Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Waterbury Airport | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Branford Center
24 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Branford Police Department | 33 Laurel Street | |
| Campus Police | ||
| Connecticut State Police | ||
| Connecticut State Police Troop I | ||
| Department of Public Safety | Mount Carmel Avenue | |
| Durham Resident State Trooper | ||
| Fair Haven Substation | ||
| Guilford Police Department | 400 Church Street | |
| Hamden Police Highwood Substation | ||
| Hamden Police Station | ||
| Lock Keeper's House | ||
| Madison Police Department | 9 Campus Drive | |
| Middlefield Police Department | 405 Main Street | |
| New Haven Police | ||
| New Haven Police Department | ||
| New Haven Police Substation | ||
| NHPD | ||
| North Haven Police Department | 8 Linsley Street | |
| Public Safety | ||
| State Police | ||
| Town of Orange Police | ||
| Wallingford Police Department | ||
| West Haven Police Department | 200 Sawmill Road | |
| Yale Police Department |
Grocery Stores in Branford Center
17 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 350 Foxon Food Mart LLC 01 | Convenience Store | 202 E Main St |
| Aldi 73116 | Supermarket | 1151 W Main St |
| Big Y Supermarkets 12 | Super Store | 1060 Main St |
| Big Y World Class Market 87 | Super Store | 1289 Foxon Rd |
| Caron's Corner | Supermarket | 147 Montowese St |
| Cumberland Farms Inc 4751 | Convenience Store | 227 East Main St |
| CVS PHARMACY 172 | Other | 2-6 Short Beach Rd |
| Dollar General 17053 | Other | 1111 Foxon Rd |
| DOLLAR TREE 3550 | Other | 869 W Main St |
| Four Seasons Market 1 | Convenience Store | 875 W Main St |
| Jhan Food Mart Llc N/A | Convenience Store | 380 E Main St |
| Krauszers Food Store | Convenience Store | 170 Cedar St |
| Stop & Shop 687 | Supermarket | 22 Leetes Island Rd |
| TA Express New Haven 171 | Convenience Store | I-95 Exit 56 |
| Walgreens 03944 | Other | 329 E Main St |
| Walgreens 10309 | Other | 1036 W Main St |
| Walmart 2232 | Super Store | 120 Commercial Pkwy |
Post Offices in Branford Center
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| North Branford Post Office | |
| Stony Creek Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Branford Center
30 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Psychiatric Clinic - Cornell Scott Hill Health Center | Both | 203-503-3075 |
| APT Foundation Inc | Substance Abuse | 203-781-4600 |
| APT Foundation Inc - Access and Treatment Services | Substance Abuse | 203-781-4600 |
| APT Foundation Inc - Amethyst House | Substance Abuse | 203-781-4600 |
| APT Foundation Inc - APT Meth Main Prog/APT Legion Clinic | Substance Abuse | 203-781-4600 |
| APT Foundation Inc - Orchard Hill Treatment Services | Substance Abuse | 203-781-4600 |
| APT Foundation Inc - Residential Services Division | Substance Abuse | 203-781-4600 |
| BHcare Inc | Both | 203-483-2630 |
| Catholic Charities - Family Service Center | Both | 203-755-1196 |
| Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc - CASA/DBA MAAS | Substance Abuse | 203-495-7710 |
| Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc - CASA/MAAS Methadone Supported Servs | Substance Abuse | 203-495-7710 |
| Cornell Scott Hill Health Center - Child and Family Guidance Clinic | Both | 203-503-3457 |
| Cornell Scott Hill Health Center - South Central Rehabilitation Center | Substance Abuse | 203-503-3300 |
| Fair Haven Community Healthcare | Both | 203-752-5271 |
| Fair Haven Community Healthcare | Both | 203-777-7411 |
| Grant Street Partnership - Cornell Scott Hill Health Center | Substance Abuse | 203-503-3350 |
| Harbor House | Mental Health | 203-483-2662 |
| New Era Rehabilitation Center Inc - NERC | Substance Abuse | 203-344-0025 |
| Outpatient Clinical Services - Yale University Child Study Center | Both | 844-362-9272 |
| Retreat at South Connecticut - Retreat Behavioral Health | Substance Abuse | 855-802-6600 |
| Rushford Center Inc | Both | 203-630-5280 |
| Shoreline Family Healthcare | Both | 203-752-5271 |
| Substance Use and Addiction Treatment | Substance Abuse | 203-974-5777 |
| Waterstone Counseling Center | Substance Abuse | 203-245-0412 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital - Adult Intensive Outpatient | Mental Health | 203-688-3182 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital - Branford Adolescent IOP/Outpt Servs | Mental Health | 203-488-0471 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital - Childrens Day Hospital | Mental Health | 203-789-4288 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital - Continuing Care Clinic | Mental Health | 203-784-8700 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital - Inpatient and Interventional Psych | Mental Health | 203-688-9704 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital - Winchester One | Mental Health | 203-688-5900 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Branford Center
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AT THE PLACE INC | 1204 MAIN STREET NUMBER 812 |
| BRANFORD BIBLE CHAPEL INC | 212 BRANFORD RD |
| BRANFORD EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH | 231 LEETES ISLAND RD |
| CALVARY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP | 12 WILDWOOD DR |
| DWELLING PLACE | 636 MAIN ST APT 3 |
| EFFECTUAL PRAYER WORD MINISTRIES | 59 TOTOKET RD |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH | 975 MAIN ST |
| FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH | 1009 MAIN ST |
| GNOSTIC CHRISTIAN CHURCH | 116 NORTH MAIN STREET |
| NEW LIFE APOSTOLIC CHURCH INC | 26 JEFFERSON RD |
| ORDO TEMPLI ORIENTIS USA | PO BOX 2266 |
| PINE ORCHARD UNION CHAPEL INC | 25 CHAPEL DRIVE |
| SAINT AMBROSE PARISH CORPORATION | 30 CAPUTO RD |
| SAINT JOHN BOSCO PARISH CORPORATION | 731 MAIN ST |
| SAINT THERESE CHURCH | 105 LEETES ISLAND RD |
| SHORELINE COMMUNITY CHURCH | 9 BUSINESS PARK DR UNITS 1-4 |
| THE ST ELIZABETH CHURCH CORPORATION | 65 BURBAN DR |
| VOX CHURCH INC | 131 COMMERCIAL PKWY BLDG 1 |
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What is the population of Branford Center?
Branford Center has a population of 6,130 residents and is located in Connecticut. The population density is 3,278 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.4% female and 46.6% male.
Is Branford Center expensive to live in?
Branford Center has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $70,391, 6% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $291,500 (3% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,414 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Branford Center safe?
Branford Center is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 113 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,465 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Branford Center receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Branford Center?
Branford Center has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.
How is the job market in Branford Center?
Branford Center has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,452. There are 20,772 business establishments in the area, including 1,504 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 13.5% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Branford Center?
The median home value in Branford Center is $291,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $344,465. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,414. Fair market rent is $1,590 for a 1-bedroom and $1,955 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 42.0%. The average annual property tax is $8,646.
How are the schools in Branford Center?
Schools in Branford Center score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 39.7% of adults in Branford Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. 14.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Branford Center?
The obesity rate in Branford Center is 33.1% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 11.7% of adults are smokers. 24.3% are physically inactive. 23.2% of residents report depression. 8.0% lack health insurance. 95.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.
What is transportation like in Branford Center?
The average commute in Branford Center is 27 minutes. 69.3% of workers drive alone to work, 3.6% use public transit, and 13.5% work from home.
What are the demographics of Branford Center?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Branford Center is 83.8% White, 3.5% Black or African American. 89.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 10.3% speak Spanish. 7.6% of the population are military veterans. 16.9% of residents have a disability. 95.0% have health insurance coverage.
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