Population 6,497 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northford
Household size in Northford
| Period | Northford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in Northford average 2.78 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has edged down from 2.82 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Northford
| Period | Northford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.4 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.6 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 41.7 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Northford skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.1, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Northford
| Period | Northford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 13.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +0.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Northford than nationally: 8.8%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Northford
Renters in Northford
| Period | Northford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 34.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 36.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 38.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 37.6% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Northford is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Northford
| Period | Northford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Northford: just 4.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Northford has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Connecticut cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Northford
| Period | Northford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1961 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Northford leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are newer than in the New Haven area overall, where the median home dates to 1964. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Northford
| Period | Northford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,307 | $1,093 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,493 | $1,175 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,448 | $1,288 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,433 | $1,584 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$126 | +$491 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Northford costs $1,433 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $126 a month from 2006–10, a 10% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 22.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Northford
Bachelor's degrees in Northford
| Period | Northford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2% | 31.6% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.0% | 33.1% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.5% | 34.5% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.6% | 38.5% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Northford as nationally: 37.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.4 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Northford
| Period | Northford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 87.4% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 88.4% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 89.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 90.6% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Northford: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Northford
| Period | Northford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Northford runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Northford compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northford | 2.78 | 46.4 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 4.8% | 1975 | $1,433 | 37.6% | 94.5% | 3.6% |
| North Haven | 2.62 | 44.6 | 6.3% | 18.5% | 3.5% | 1968 | $1,860 | 47.7% | 95.6% | 1.9% |
| Wallingford Center | 2.22 | 42.6 | 5.4% | 39.6% | 5.4% | 1961 | $1,283 | 36.5% | 91.5% | 5.0% |
| North Branford | 2.48 | 50.9 | 12.4% | 12.5% | 5.9% | 1976 | $1,946 | 32.8% | 95.6% | 6.7% |
| North Guilford | 2.66 | 45.6 | 6.5% | 15.1% | 6.5% | 1979 | $1,916 | 58.4% | 97.3% | 4.3% |
| Wallingford | 2.51 | 46.3 | 7.8% | 17.5% | 5.5% | 1976 | $1,575 | 42.8% | 96.7% | 3.4% |
| Durham | 2.47 | 45.9 | 6.5% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 1976 | $1,225 | 47.2% | 96.5% | 3.8% |
| Guilford | 2.55 | 50.6 | 6.1% | 16.7% | 9.6% | 1974 | $1,738 | 60.9% | 98.2% | 4.4% |
| Hamden | 2.52 | 40.8 | 11.1% | 38.1% | 9.0% | 1964 | $1,652 | 48.4% | 94.4% | 5.9% |
| Stony Creek | 2.59 | 52.2 | 7.4% | 11.7% | 7.4% | 1976 | $1,918 | 57.1% | 96.0% | 6.7% |
| Branford | 2.22 | 53.8 | 7.6% | 21.1% | 8.8% | 1970 | $1,788 | 52.9% | 95.4% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Northford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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