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Guilford, Connecticut

town · New Haven County

At a glance

22,108
Population
$515,800
Median home value (all homes)
70% above U.S. median
$642,834
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,717/mo
Median rent
27% above U.S. median
$137,816
Median household income
75% above U.S. median
25.9 min
Average commute
94.7%
Homes with broadband
4.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 124 — 24% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing88% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities37% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost5% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
European Academy of Cosmetology and Hairdressing Certificates
Nearest 4-year college13 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates98.1%
College graduates60.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Guilford  Economic Development
Guilford's Economic Development and Tourism office is part of the Town of Guilford's government and maintains a staff directory for its departments, including an Economic Development Coordinator.
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 Connecticut's Business Response
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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