Branford town, Connecticut
Branford town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Branford town is a geographic entity located in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 28,724. The land area covers 21.84 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 28,724 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 54.2 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 13,178 | ±528 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 14,254 | ±537 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,178 | ±528 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,076 | ±240 |
| Median Home Value | $401,200 | ±$21,232 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,565 | ±$111 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $105,225 | ±$6,607 |
| Per Capita Income | $71,025 | ±$5,098 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,641 | ±549 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 15,260 | ±723 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.6% | ±0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 28,448 (2024)
ID: 161493
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FIRST SELECTMAN
PO BOX 150, BRANFORD CT 06405-0150
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Branford | 09-12 | Branford, CT | |
| Regular School Branford | 05-08 | Branford, CT | |
| Regular School Branford | PK-04 | Branford, CT | |
| Regular School Branford | PK-04 | Branford, CT | |
| Regular School Branford | PK-04 | Branford, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Guilford, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Guilford, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | West Haven, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | New Haven, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Bethany, CT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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THE CONNECTICUT HOSPICE INC.
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Hospital | City address association | 100 DOUBLE BEACH ROAD, BRANFORD, CT, 06405 |
(203) 315-7500
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Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 3.5 mi away | 251 West Main St, Branford, CT, 06405 |
2033152985
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JAMES BLACKSTONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 758 MAIN ST., BRANFORD, CT, 06405 |
(203) 488-1441
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TIGI Hairdressing Academy Guilford
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College Vocational | 5.7 mi away | 860 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT, 06437 |
2034583334
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WILLOUGHBY WALLACE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 146 THIMBLE ISLANDS ROAD, BRANFORD, CT, 06405 |
(203) 488-8702
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Yale University
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College | 7.6 mi away | Woodbridge Hall, New Haven, CT, 06520 |
2034322550
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NORTH BRANFORD LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 1720 FOXON RD., NORTH BRANFORD, CT, 06471 |
(203) 315-6020
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Albertus Magnus College
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College | 8.0 mi away | 700 Prospect St, New Haven, CT, 06511-1189 |
2037738550
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HAGAMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 227 MAIN ST., EAST HAVEN, CT, 06512 |
(203) 468-3890
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Paul Mitchell the School-North Haven
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College Vocational | 8.7 mi away | 97 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT, 06473 |
8669425627
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NEW HAVEN TWEED AP, CT US, located 5.4 miles from Branford town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.1° | 23.0° | 30.5° | 2.72" | — |
| February | 40.2° | 23.9° | 32.0° | 2.84" | — |
| March | 47.0° | 30.1° | 38.5° | 3.66" | — |
| April | 57.8° | 39.3° | 48.5° | 4.19" | — |
| May | 67.7° | 49.4° | 58.5° | 3.54" | — |
| June | 76.4° | 59.3° | 67.9° | 3.47" | — |
| July | 82.1° | 65.7° | 73.9° | 3.36" | — |
| August | 81.0° | 64.7° | 72.9° | 3.55" | — |
| September | 74.7° | 57.3° | 66.0° | 4.03" | — |
| October | 63.8° | 45.5° | 54.7° | 3.78" | — |
| November | 53.4° | 35.9° | 44.7° | 3.12" | — |
| December | 43.7° | 28.9° | 36.3° | 3.53" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branford Center CDP | CDP | 1.6 mi | — |
| East Haven CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Guilford Center CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| New Haven city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
| North Haven CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
| Northford CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0917007310. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.