Guilford Center is a small town of 2,541 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $88,850
and a 0.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is
4% above the national average.
Strengths:
Guilford Center stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Guilford Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Guilford Center city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 104.1
Guilford Center's overall cost of living index is 104.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Guilford Center costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.
Metric
Guilford Center, CT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$550,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,673
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$88,850
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Guilford Center's violent crime rate is 165.2 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
165.2 /100k
Property Crime
1600.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Guilford Center is served primarily by Guilford School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Guilford Center, CT
National Avg
School District
Guilford School District
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
55.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Guilford Center sees average highs of 38.1°F in January
and 82.1°F in July,
with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.6 inches of snow per year.
Guilford Center's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Guilford Center roughly 4% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $550,800 and median rent is $1,673/month.
Guilford Center's violent crime rate is 165.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1600.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Guilford Center are operated by Guilford School District.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 55.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Guilford Center, CT has a population of 2,541, a median household income of $88,850, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Guilford Center averages 38.1°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches
with about 33.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Guilford Center, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06437.
The population of Guilford Center, Connecticut is 2,541 with a median age of 52.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Guilford Center: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $550,800, median household income $88,850, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Guilford Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
