Wallingford Center is a small city of 18,738 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $83,618
and a 5.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wallingford Center stands out for solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wallingford Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wallingford 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: 98.0
Wallingford Center's overall cost of living index is 98.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wallingford Center costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wallingford Center, CT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$281,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,172
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$83,618
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wallingford 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
Wallingford Center is served primarily by Wallingford School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wallingford Center, CT
National Avg
School District
Wallingford School District
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wallingford Center sees average highs of 37.0°F in January
and 84.0°F in July,
with 51.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 46.8 inches of snow per year.
Wallingford Center's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wallingford Center roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $281,300 and median rent is $1,172/month.
Wallingford 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 Wallingford Center are operated by Wallingford School District.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 33.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wallingford Center, CT has a population of 18,738, a median household income of $83,618, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Wallingford Center averages 37.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.7 inches
with about 46.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wallingford Center, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06492.
The population of Wallingford Center, Connecticut is 18,738 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wallingford Center: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $281,300, median household income $83,618, 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 Wallingford Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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