Living in Wallingford, CT
Wallingford is a New Haven County town of 44,389 residents on the Quinnipiac River, between New Haven and Hartford, with an Amtrak station and a Center Street downtown.
Wallingford at a glance
- Median sale price
- $400,000+3.2% vs last year 426 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 24.57 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$6,900 median-priced home
- Population
- 44,389 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 39.2 sq mi 1,134 per sq mi
What it is like in Wallingford
Wallingford is in New Haven County on the Quinnipiac River, between New Haven and Hartford. It covers 39.16 square miles and borders Meriden, Middlefield, North Branford, North Haven, Durham, Cheshire and Hamden. Its communities include Wallingford Center, Yalesville, Tracy, Quinnipiac and East Wallingford.
Settlers had reached the area by 1670. Railroad service arrived in the 1840s, and silver manufacturing became a major industry. A tornado struck the town on August 9, 1878.
Choate Rosemary Hall and its Paul Mellon Arts Center are in town. Ten sites are on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Wallingford Center Historic District.
Town parks include Doolittle Park, Pond Hill Park, Lufbery Park, Kendrick Park, Wallace Park and Railroad Green. The Emerson Leonard Wildlife Area is a wildlife area, and golf is available at Wallingford Country Club and Wheeler Family Traditions Golf Club.
The Toyota Oakdale Theatre on South Turnpike Road hosts live performances. The Wallingford Historic Preservation Trust maintains the Nehemiah Royce House, begun in 1672. Center Street has Center Street Brewing Company, Green Kettle Coffee and Michael's Trattoria, and North Main Street has The Library Wine Bar & Bistro.
Getting around from Wallingford
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 35 min | 24 |
| New Haven | 21 min | 15 |
| Stamford | 74 min | 54 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 127 min | 89 |
| Boston | 155 min | 124 |
| Providence | 127 min | 97 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 58 min | 40 |
Rail stations nearby
- Wallingford 1 mi Amtrak
- Meriden 5.5 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
Highways and routes
Interstate 91 and U.S. Route 5 cross Wallingford, along with Routes 15, 68, 71 and 150. New Haven is 15 miles and 21 minutes by car and Hartford is 24 miles and 35 minutes. Bradley Airport is 40 miles and 58 minutes away.
Wallingford station, 1 mile away in straight-line distance, has Amtrak service. Meriden station, 5.5 miles away in straight-line distance, has CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak service. Midtown New York City is 89 miles and 127 minutes by car, and Boston is 124 miles and 155 minutes.
Schools in Wallingford
12 public schools in Wallingford School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 8
- Cook Hill
- Evarts C. Stevens
- Highland
- Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville
- Moses Y. Beach
- Parker Farms
- Pond Hill
- Rock Hill
Middle 2
- Dag Hammarskjold
- James H. Moran
High school 2
- Lyman Hall High School
- Mark T. Sheehan High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Wallingford 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 Wallingford
Open Wallingford in Google Maps →Eat and drink 11
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Bar and restaurant on North Main Street serving burgers and wings.
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Restaurant and bar with indoor golf bays on North Colony Road.
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Craft brewery and taproom on Wallace Avenue.
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Local bakery making breads, rolls and special-order cakes.
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Coffee shop on Center Street open seven days.
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Mexican restaurant with a bar, offering dine-in and takeout.
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Italian restaurant on Center Street.
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Bake shop on North Turnpike Road making donuts.
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Italian restaurant on South Turnpike Road.
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Pizzeria on North Colony Road open daily.
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Wine bar and bistro in a former library building from 1899.
Things to do and see 4
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Arts center on the Choate Rosemary Hall campus with a box office for performances.
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Indoor climbing gym in Silversmith Park.
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Live music and performance theater on South Turnpike Road.
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Preservation group that cares for the Nehemiah Royce House, a house begun in 1672.
Parks, preserves and trails 47
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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.
Wallingford housing market
Over the last 12 months, 426 homes sold in Wallingford with a median sale price of $400,000 and a median of 7 days on market. There are 46 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $258 per square foot. The typical home sold for 102% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 3.2% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.3 months.
Wallingford's town-wide property tax rate is 24.57 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,900 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 Wallingford
What is the median home price in Wallingford, CT?
The median sale price in Wallingford is $400,000, based on 426 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Wallingford, CT?
Wallingford's town-wide property tax rate is 24.57 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,900 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Wallingford, CT from Hartford?
Wallingford is about 24 miles and a 35-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Wallingford, CT from New York City?
Wallingford is about 89 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 127-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Wallingford, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Wallingford (Amtrak) about 1 miles from the center of Wallingford. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Wallingford, CT?
Wallingford has about 44,389 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 39.2 square miles.
How many public schools are in Wallingford, CT?
Wallingford has 12 public schools in Wallingford 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 Wallingford, CT?
There are 46 homes for sale in Wallingford right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Is there a train station in Wallingford?
Wallingford station has Amtrak service. Meriden station, 5.5 miles away in straight-line distance, has CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak service.
How far is Wallingford from New Haven and Hartford?
New Haven is 15 miles and 21 minutes by car, and Hartford is 24 miles and 35 minutes.
Which highways go through Wallingford?
Interstate 91 and U.S. Route 5 cross the town, along with Routes 15, 68, 71 and 150.
What parks are in Wallingford?
Parks include Doolittle Park, Pond Hill Park, Lufbery Park, Kendrick Park, Wallace Park and Railroad Green.
Which towns border Wallingford?
Meriden, Middlefield, North Branford, North Haven, Durham, Cheshire and Hamden.
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