Wallingford Center, CT

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

4.3 /5.0
A Great
18,107 Population 2,494/sq mi density
$84,554 Median Income $47,189 per capita
$292,100 Home Value $448,747 Zillow
$1,243 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$84,554 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$292,100 home value, $1,243/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Wallingford Center, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,554
13% above
$47,189 per capita
Home Value
$292,100
4% above
Zillow: $448,747
Median Rent
$1,243/mo
7% above
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.2%
4% above
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
0% below
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Wallingford Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
113%
Home Value
104%
Rent
107%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wallingford Center a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wallingford Center residents earn a median household income of $84,554 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,189. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% 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 Wallingford Center is $292,100 , 4% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,747. Median rent is $1,243/month, with 26.0% 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 1959.

Education

35.2% of adults in Wallingford Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wallingford Center 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

Population18,107
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density2,494/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born16.0%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,554
Per Capita$47,189
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$50,133M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,452

Housing

A+
Home Value$292,100
Rent$1,243
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$448,747
Housing Units8,466
Rent Burden26.0%

Health

Obesity32.1%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation106 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.2%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.5%
EV Stations14
Libraries27

Did You Know?

The median home in Wallingford Center was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
16.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,504 restaurants in the area.