Guilford Center, CT — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Connecticut
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Guilford Center based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
2,272
2023 ACS
Median Income
$80,000
2023
Median Home Value
$586,500
2023
Median Rent
$1,678
2023
Median Age
54.3
Unemployment
1.5%
Cost of Living Index
166.3
100 = national avg
Guilford Center is a city in Connecticut, with a population of 2,272 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Guilford Center is one of the communities in Connecticut.
The median household income in Guilford Center is $80,000, and the median home value is $586,500. The cost of living index is 166.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,678 per month. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, and the median age is 54.3 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
2,272
Male
1,056
46.5%
Female
1,216
53.5%
Median Age
54.3
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
41.7%
High School or Higher
57.4%
Foreign Born
8.5%
Veterans
5.1%
Married
41.5%
Avg Household Size
1.9
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.176
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
90.5%
Foreign Born
8.5%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
3.0%
67 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
97.0%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
2,215
English Only
89.3%
#1 Non-English Language
Other Indo-European
90 speakers
Limited English
1.4%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
98.6%
Limited English Proficiency
1.4%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
115
5.1% of population
Disability Rate
21.7%
25 with disability
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
92
80.0%
Female Veterans
23
20.0%
Disability Status
With Disability
25
Without Disability
90
Disability Rate
21.7%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
2,611
#1 Ancestry
Irish
25.4% (577)
#2 Ancestry
Italian
24.0% (545)
#3 Ancestry
English
14.3% (324)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
1,212
Family Households
630
52.0%
Married Couples
449
37.0%
Non-Family Households
582
48.0%
Single Mother Households
148
12.2%
Single Father Households
33
2.7%
Living Alone
510
42.1%
Children Under 18
Total Children
346
In Married Couple
244
70.5%
With Single Mother
61
17.6%
With Single Father
41
11.8%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$125,278
Married Couple Income
$171,771
Single Mother Income
$56,136
Avg Family Size
1.9
Avg Non-Family Size
1.6
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
10
Grandparents Responsible
0
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$80,000
+9% vs national
Per Capita Income
$99,303
+167% vs national
Poverty Rate
5.5%
-60% vs national
Gini Index
0.6346
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
1.5%
-72% vs national
SNAP Recipients
7.8%
of households
How Guilford Center Compares
Guilford Center vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Guilford Center is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Guilford Center, CT has a median household income of $80,000, making it the 8,931st highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Guilford Center has a higher median household income than 68% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Guilford Center, CT has a per capita income of $99,303, making it the 538th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Guilford Center has a higher per capita income than 98% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Guilford Center, CT has a poverty rate of 5.5%, making it the 23,179th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Guilford Center has a higher poverty rate than 26% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Guilford Center, CT has a unemployment rate of 1.5%, making it the 22,050th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Guilford Center has a higher unemployment rate than 29% of all the cities we measured.
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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Guilford Center. The median household income here is $80,000.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
-71% vs CT avg
Labor Force
1,226
Employed
1,208
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
41.7%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
57.4%
of adults 25+
Median Age
54.3
Work from Home
12.4%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Connecticut metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Financial Managers
Top Median Wage
$169.7K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
166.3
100 = national avg
+66.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$73,165
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$172,936
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
The median household income in Guilford Center, CT is $80,000, which is 9.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $99,303. The poverty rate of 5.5% is lower than the CT state average of 8.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.6346, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 1,226. 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 72.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 166.3, which is 66.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 252.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $73,165 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$780,000
Median List Price
$624,900
Price Per Sq Ft
$337
Days on Market
113
Active Inventory
24
Months of Supply
4.8
Balanced market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
20.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
33.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.2%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
5
New Listings
11
Pending Sales
9
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$337
Median List $/SF
$359
Guilford Center vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Guilford Center is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Guilford Center, CT has a median home value of $586,500, making it the 2,269th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Guilford Center has a higher median home value than 92% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Guilford Center, CT has a median rent of $1,678, making it the 3,085th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Guilford Center has a higher median rent than 86% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Guilford Center, CT has a price per square foot of $337, making it the 2,801st highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Guilford Center has a higher price per square foot than 86% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Guilford Center, CT has a rent burden of 25.2%, making it the 3,326th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Guilford Center has a higher rent burden than 85% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$586,500
Median Rent
$1,678
Total Housing Units
1,350
Vacancy Rate
10.2%
Owner Occupied
60.7%
Renter Occupied
39.3%
Median Property Tax
$9,297
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,173
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$9,297
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.58%
of home value
Median Home Value
$586,500
Estimated Mean Tax
$10,573
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($9,297) by the median home value ($586,500). In Guilford Center, CT, this works out to an effective rate of 1.58%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Guilford Center, CT is $780,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 113 days on the market. 20.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $337. The median rent is $1,678 per month (Census ACS). About 60.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1963. There are 1,350 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $9,297. The effective tax rate is 1.58%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Guilford Center. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
0
Individual Assistance
$2.1M
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr-4023 | Unknown | — | — | $677K |
| Dr-4500 | Unknown | — | — | $569K |
| Dr-4087 | Unknown | — | — | $555K |
| Dr-1904 | Unknown | — | — | $222K |
| Dr-4629 | Unknown | — | — | $62K |
| Dr-1700 | Unknown | — | — | $15K |
| Dr-4820 | Unknown | — | — | $300 |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
$2,100,715 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
29.4%
6.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
6.0pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
44.3%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
12.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
29.1%
Lack of Support
19.5%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
23.8%
Mobility
11.4%
Cognitive
8.9%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
5.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Guilford Center has an obesity rate of 29.4%, which is 6.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 4.6% of adults lack health insurance. 84.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.0 mi
West Haven Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven Va Medical Center | 15.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | Yes |
| Middlesex Hospital | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Connecticut Valley Hosp | 18.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Albert J Solnit Children'S Center - South Campus | 18.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Midstate Medical Center | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
72.7%
-8% vs national
Work From Home
12.4%
+34% vs national
Carpool
5.3%
Walk / Bike
9.6%
combined
How Guilford Center's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
1
2023
5-Year Avg
3
fatalities/yr
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
Commute data for Guilford Center, CT covers travel times and transportation modes. 72.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.4% work from home, which is below the CT state average of 17.0%. 5.3% of workers carpool. 7.0% walk to work. 2.6% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
82.9%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
75.3%
of households
No Internet
11.7%
of households
Total Households
1,212
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
87.2%
of households
Smartphone
80.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
74.9%
of households
Tablet
60.5%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
28.8¢
per kWh
+51% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
21.2¢
per kWh
+37% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
17.1¢
per kWh
+44% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$200
residential
+36% vs Under 10,000 avg
69% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Connecticut averages 28.8¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $200. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Guilford Center vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
82.9% of households in Guilford Center have broadband internet access. 75.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.7% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
7
Total Population
100,727
Avg Median Income
$124,797
Avg Home Value
$413,800
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06405 | 28,090 | $97,223 | $388,300 | $1,529 | 21.6 |
| 06413 | 13,317 | $116,023 | $357,000 | $1,346 | 16.2 |
| 06419 | 6,219 | $132,739 | $388,500 | N/A | 35.3 |
| 06437 | 22,037 | $130,036 | $491,300 | $1,754 | 47.1 |
| 06443 | 17,577 | $168,341 | $534,800 | $2,046 | 36.2 |
| 06471 | 7,073 | $120,885 | $364,900 | $1,723 | 8.9 |
| 06472 | 6,414 | $108,333 | $371,800 | $1,541 | 16.1 |
Guilford Center, CT has 7 ZIP codes with a combined population of 100,727. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $124,797. The average median home value is $413,800. The average median monthly rent is -$95,236,675.
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