The Town FilesNorthford, Connecticut
Community · population 6,082 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $403,800
- Household income
- $105,174
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 48.1
Northford is a community of 6,082 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $403,800, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for families than 84% of Connecticut towns.
How Northford ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Northford is worth $403,800, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $105,174, which is more affordable than 40% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,408 a month. 90.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Northford | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $403,800 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,408 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $105,174 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 90.2% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Northford
| People | Northford | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.1 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.6% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 19.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.8% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.7% | — |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.0% | 93.8% |
Weather in Northford
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 20.2°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.6 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Northford since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on July 10, 1989 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 1, 2012.
Public schools in Northford
1 public school with 337 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totoket Valley Elementary School | 3-5 | 337 | 12.5 |
Towns near Northford
- North Branford, CT2.3 mi · 13,544 people · home $385,400
- North Haven, CT3.9 mi · 24,253 people · home $393,200
- Wallingford Center, CT4.2 mi · 18,278 people · home $319,200
- Wallingford, CT4.5 mi · 44,396 people · home $353,100
- Guilford, CT5.6 mi · 22,073 people · home $515,800
- Quinnipiac University, CT6.0 mi · 3,639 people · home —
- Durham, CT7.2 mi · 3,771 people · home $401,700
- Durham, CT7.2 mi · 7,152 people · home $424,800
Northford questions
Is Northford, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Northford scores better for retirees than 41% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 66%. 24.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.1).
How much does a house cost in Northford?
The median owner-occupied home in Northford is valued at $403,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,174, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,408 a month.
What is the weather like in Northford?
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 20.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 33.6 inches of snow.
Does Northford get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Northford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on July 10, 1989. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)