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North Branford, Connecticut

town · New Haven County

At a glance

13,503
Population
$385,400
Median home value (all homes)
27% above U.S. median
$484,696
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,613/mo
Median rent
20% above U.S. median
$108,032
Median household income
38% above U.S. median
25.8 min
Average commute
97.4%
Homes with broadband
5.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 111 — 11% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing45% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities25% 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

Nearest 4-year college8 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates95.3%
College graduates34.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city North Branford Economic Development
Town government site for North Branford, CT, with an Economic Development section; serves residents and local businesses.
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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