Northford, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
6,161 Population 771/sq mi density
$104,919 Median Income $53,692 per capita
$372,100 Home Value $448,747 Zillow
$1,541 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$104,919 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$372,100 home value, $1,541/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Northford, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$104,919
40% above
$53,692 per capita
Home Value
$372,100
32% above
Zillow: $448,747
Median Rent
$1,541/mo
33% above
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
14% above
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Northford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Northford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
140%
Home Value
132%
Rent
133%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
114%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Northford a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Northford residents earn a median household income of $104,919 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,692. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,772 business establishments, including 1,504 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Northford is $372,100 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,747. Median rent is $1,541/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

38.5% of adults in Northford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Northford has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,161
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density771/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$104,919
Per Capita$53,692
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$50,133M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,452

Housing

A+
Home Value$372,100
Rent$1,541
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$448,747
Housing Units2,287
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation182 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.0%
EV Stations14
Libraries27

Did You Know?

The median home in Northford was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,504 restaurants in the area.