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Branford, CT

Branford, CT.

Population: 28,217 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Branford, CT is $469,322 — up 6.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $625,000 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,447/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$469,322

Median home value

+6.7%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$469,322
1-year appreciation
+6.7%
3-year appreciation
+20.2%
5-year appreciation
+43.0%
10-year appreciation
+87.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$469,322
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$625,000
Median list price
$577,500
Median price per sqft
$304
1-year sale-price change
+19.5%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
81
Sale-to-list ratio
100.7%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
+3.1%
Days to pending
21 days
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,447/mo
1-year rent change
+6.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,877/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,441/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,816/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Branford High School, Francis Walsh Intermediate School, Mary T. Murphy School, Mary R. Tisko School, John B. Sliney School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
A06
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Durham Meadows (14.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Moderate air quality
148
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
208

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
232
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
59,854
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
57,778

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (34 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Fire Island National Seashore, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
THE CONNECTICUT HOSPICE INC.
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
189
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
46.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.3%
Median annual property tax
$6,575
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
83.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

BranfordState medianUS median
Median home value$469,322$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$625,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,447/mo$2,213/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,575$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Branford, CT?
$469,322.
What is the median sale price in Branford, CT?
$625,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Branford, CT?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Branford, CT?
Typical rent: $2,447/month.
Is Branford, CT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A06.
What is the radon potential in Branford, CT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Branford, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Branford, CT?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Branford, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 17.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Branford, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Branford, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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