Population 26,596 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wallingford
Household size in Wallingford
| Period | Wallingford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.02 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
The average household in Wallingford has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across the New Haven area. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.65, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Wallingford
| Period | Wallingford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.3 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 41.7 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Wallingford skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Wallingford
| Period | Wallingford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 13.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +0.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Wallingford: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, 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 Wallingford
Renters in Wallingford
| Period | Wallingford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 34.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 36.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 38.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 37.6% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Wallingford is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (35.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Wallingford
| Period | Wallingford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in Wallingford are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Wallingford has a lower vacancy rate than most 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 Wallingford
| Period | Wallingford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1961 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Wallingford was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the New Haven area overall, where the median home dates to 1964. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north 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 Wallingford
| Period | Wallingford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,231 | $1,093 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,319 | $1,175 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,248 | $1,288 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,575 | $1,584 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$344 | +$491 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in Wallingford pays $1,575 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $344 a month since 2006–10, up 28%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southeast.
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 Wallingford
Bachelor's degrees in Wallingford
| Period | Wallingford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3% | 31.6% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.4% | 33.1% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.4% | 34.5% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.8% | 38.5% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Wallingford than nationally: 42.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
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 Wallingford
| Period | Wallingford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 87.4% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 88.4% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 89.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 90.6% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Wallingford: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Wallingford
| Period | Wallingford | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Wallingford has been strong: just 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, as it has 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).
Wallingford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallingford | 2.51 | 46.3 | 7.8% | 17.5% | 5.5% | 1976 | $1,575 | 42.8% | 96.7% | 3.4% |
| Wallingford Center | 2.22 | 42.6 | 5.4% | 39.6% | 5.4% | 1961 | $1,283 | 36.5% | 91.5% | 5.0% |
| Meriden | 2.52 | 40.2 | 18.0% | 40.1% | 9.0% | 1959 | $1,450 | 21.2% | 85.0% | 7.8% |
| Cheshire | 2.63 | 45.4 | 6.6% | 13.7% | 5.6% | 1974 | $1,428 | 60.4% | 94.1% | 3.8% |
| Northford | 2.78 | 46.4 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 4.8% | 1975 | $1,433 | 37.6% | 94.5% | 3.6% |
| Middlefield | 2.42 | 49.8 | 5.2% | 10.9% | 9.2% | 1967 | $3,210 | 42.6% | 95.8% | 2.5% |
| North Haven | 2.62 | 44.6 | 6.3% | 18.5% | 3.5% | 1968 | $1,860 | 47.7% | 95.6% | 1.9% |
| Millbrook | 3.16 | 45.9 | 9.5% | 0.8% | 8.9% | 1981 | $1,542 | 58.2% | 99.0% | 3.6% |
| Durham | 2.47 | 45.9 | 6.5% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 1976 | $1,225 | 47.2% | 96.5% | 3.8% |
| Rockfall | 2.35 | 51.3 | 3.1% | 17.1% | 8.4% | 1964 | $3,363 | 41.6% | 95.7% | 1.1% |
| Milldale | 2.23 | 44.6 | 11.9% | 44.4% | 6.6% | 1964 | $2,075 | 43.2% | 83.9% | 3.8% |
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 Wallingford. 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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