What are the schools like in Northford, CT?

Northford is served primarily by North Branford School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Northford?

The median household income in Northford, CT is $115,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Northford, CT?

Northford has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.6 inches.

Northford, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Northford, CT affordable or expensive?

Northford's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Northford is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $345,100 and the median rent is $1,229 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Northford, CT?

Northford has a violent crime rate of 165.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1600.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Northford, CT a Good Place to Live?

Northford is a small town of 6,189 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $115,000 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Northford stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Northford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Northford 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: 99.4

Northford's overall cost of living index is 99.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Northford costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Northford, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$345,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,229	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$115,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Northford'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

Northford is served primarily by North Branford School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Northford, CT	National Avg
School District	North Branford School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Northford sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 51.7 inches of annual precipitation and 33.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Northford, CT
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	51.7"
Annual Snowfall	33.6"

Demographics

Metric	Northford, CT	National Avg
Population	6,189	—
Median Age	42.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	21.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Haven, CT 4 mi Wallingford Center, CT 4 mi Quinnipiac University, CT 6 mi Durham, CT 7 mi East Haven, CT 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Northford

Northford, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06472

Northford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northford, CT affordable or expensive?

Northford's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Northford roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $345,100 and median rent is $1,229/month.

What is the crime rate in Northford, CT?

Northford'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.

What are the schools like in Northford?

Public schools in Northford are operated by North Branford School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 39.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Northford, CT a good place to live?

Northford, CT has a population of 6,189, a median household income of $115,000, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Northford?

Northford averages 37.7°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.7 inches with about 33.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Northford?

Northford, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06472.

What is the population of Northford?

The population of Northford, Connecticut is 6,189 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Northford?

Key numbers for living in Northford: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $345,100, median household income $115,000, 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 Northford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.