Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
Guilford Center is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 2,272. Residents earn $80,000 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, Guilford Center receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Guilford Center stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Guilford Center is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Guilford Center is $586,500, making it a premium housing market at 108% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,678 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Guilford Center is a highly educated community — 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Guilford 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 87.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.1% |
| 10% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,000 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $99,303 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,452 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,750 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,772 |
| County GDP | $50,133M |
| Restaurants | 1,504 |
| Healthcare | 1,906 |
| Retail | 1,869 |
| Manufacturing | 609 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,646 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.47% |
| Commute Time | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |
| Census Median | $586,500 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $532,000 |
| Median List Price | $532,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $353 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 21 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,678 |
| 44% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,646 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.47% |
| Obesity | 29.5% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Exercise Access | 95.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,906 |
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.8 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,042/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2805°N, 72.6762°W |
| County FIPS | 09170 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.3% |
| 55% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,042/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 27 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,906 |
| Restaurants | 1,504 |
| Retail Stores | 1,869 |
| Avg Commute | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |