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Branford Center, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
6,130
Population
3,278/sq mi density
$70,391
Median Income
$50,046 per capita
$291,500
Home Value
$344,465 Zillow
$1,414
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
113
Violent Crime/100K
2,465 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,391 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$291,500 home value, $1,414/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Branford Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| 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 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
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").