Living in North Branford, CT
North Branford is a New Haven County town of 24.84 square miles that includes the Northford village, Totoket Mountain, Lake Gaillard and Route 80 (Foxon Road) as its main commercial road.
North Branford at a glance
- Median sale price
- $502,500+15.5% vs last year 112 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 28.81 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$10,100 median-priced home
- Population
- 13,551 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 24.8 sq mi 546 per sq mi
What it is like in North Branford
North Branford is in New Haven County, 12 miles from New Haven. It covers 24.84 square miles of land, has a population of 13,551, and borders Guilford, North Haven, Wallingford, Branford, East Haven and Durham. Northford is a village within the town.
North Branford was incorporated in 1831 from Branford. It began as a mill and farming community, quarried trap rock in the early 1900s, and today has manufacturing in electronics. Totoket Mountain, 720 feet high in Northford, is the town's highest point and part of the Metacomet Ridge. The Northford Center Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
Lake Gaillard, a reservoir on Totoket Mountain formed in 1926, is managed by the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, which owns about one-third of the town's land and maintains hiking trails in the Big Gulph area. Town and preserve land includes Totoket Valley Park, Swajchuk Park, McCluskey Preserve, Harrison Farm Preserve and Angeloni Preserve, along with the Connecticut Sportsplex and Twin Lakes Golf Course. The Northford Ice Pavilion is also in town.
The Totoket Historical Society, founded in 1958, runs the Miller Farm Museum and other historic buildings on Foxon Road. Hidden Kitchen Route 80, Dalton's Restaurant and Doody's Totoket Inn are all on Foxon Road.
Getting around from North Branford
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 58 min | 31 |
| New Haven | 34 min | 12 |
| Stamford | 90 min | 54 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 143 min | 89 |
| Boston | 177 min | 131 |
| Providence | 139 min | 101 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 81 min | 47 |
Rail stations nearby
- Wallingford 6.4 mi Amtrak
- Branford 7.5 mi Shore Line East, CTrail Hartford Line
Highways and routes
Route 80 (Foxon Road) and Route 139 run through North Branford. Drive times: New Haven 34 minutes (12 miles), Hartford 58 minutes (31 miles), Bradley Airport 81 minutes (47 miles), Stamford 90 minutes (54 miles) and New York City Midtown 143 minutes (89 miles).
There is no rail station in town. The nearest are Wallingford (Amtrak, 6.4 miles) and Branford (Shore Line East and CTrail Hartford Line, 7.5 miles).
Schools in North Branford
4 public schools in North Branford School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 2
- Jerome Harrison
- Totoket Valley
Middle 1
- North Branford Intermediate
High school 1
- North Branford High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up North Branford School District on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in North Branford
Open North Branford in Google Maps →Eat and drink 3
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Italian-American restaurant in Brookside Plaza serving lunch and dinner, with takeout and party trays.
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Irish-style tavern and restaurant on Foxon Road.
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Breakfast and deli restaurant on Route 80 with a menu of about 60 sandwiches.
Things to do and see 1
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Local history society running the Miller Farm Museum, the Reynolds-Beers House and a one-room schoolhouse.
Parks, preserves and trails 21
Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
North Branford housing market
Over the last 12 months, 112 homes sold in North Branford with a median sale price of $502,500 and a median of 7 days on market. There are 19 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $250 per square foot. The typical home sold for 103% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 15.5% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2 months.
North Branford's town-wide property tax rate is 28.81 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $10,100 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about North Branford
What is the median home price in North Branford, CT?
The median sale price in North Branford is $502,500, based on 112 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in North Branford, CT?
North Branford's town-wide property tax rate is 28.81 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $10,100 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is North Branford, CT from Hartford?
North Branford is about 31 miles and a 58-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is North Branford, CT from New York City?
North Branford is about 89 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 143-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in North Branford, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Wallingford (Amtrak) about 6.4 miles from the center of North Branford. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of North Branford, CT?
North Branford has about 13,551 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 24.8 square miles.
How many public schools are in North Branford, CT?
North Branford has 4 public schools in North Branford School District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in North Branford, CT?
There are 19 homes for sale in North Branford right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
What is Northford?
Northford is a village within North Branford. It has the Northford Center Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
Where is the nearest train station?
Wallingford station (Amtrak) is 6.4 miles away and Branford station (Shore Line East and CTrail Hartford Line) is 7.5 miles away.
What is Lake Gaillard?
A reservoir on Totoket Mountain formed in 1926, managed by the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, with hiking trails in the Big Gulph area.
What is the main road through North Branford?
Route 80, known as Foxon Road, which has most of the town's restaurants and shops.
Which towns border North Branford?
Guilford, North Haven, Wallingford, Branford, East Haven and Durham.
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