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Northford, CT
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Northford, CT
At a Glance
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)
Is Northford a Good Place to Live?
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 2.1% (42% 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.
Safety & Crime
Northford reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,326/100K.
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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.