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Branford, Connecticut

town · New Haven County

At a glance

28,217
Population
$401,200
Median home value (all homes)
32% above U.S. median
$469,636
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,565/mo
Median rent
16% above U.S. median
$105,225
Median household income
34% above U.S. median
23.5 min
Average commute
93.6%
Homes with broadband
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 112 — 12% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities16% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost14% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates95.8%
College graduates51.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Branford Economic Development
The Branford Economic Development Commission (EDC) along with the Town of Branford's Manager of Economic and Business Development are the community's primary resources for promoting economic growth and business sustainability in Branford, CT. As a business community advocate, the Manager of Economic and Business Development along with the EDC proactively foster meaningful relationships with local companies. Businesses in our community achieve success through the area's unique, innovative, and progressive business environment.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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