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Wallingford, Connecticut

Introduction to Wallingford, Connecticut

Wallingford, Connecticut, in New Haven county, is 5 miles S of Meriden, Connecticut and 78 miles NE of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding New Haven - Meriden metro area, Wallingford is home to some 43,026 residents.

Wallingford History

Wallingford was founded in October of 1667, when 38 planters and freemen were authorized by the Connecticut General Assembly to create a village on the east river. The area was incorporated in May of 1670, when its population was 126.

Wallingford and nearby Attractions

  • Wharton Brook State Park
  • Quinnipiac River Linear Trail
  • Sleeping Giant State Park
  • Wallingford Country Club
  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park
  • Powder Ridge

Things To Do In Wallingford

Some interesting local festivals of the area include Celebrate Wallingford and Wallingford Grange Fair, which are organized ever September, and the Playwriting Festival, which is organized in May. The Wallingford Symphony Orchestra gives regular performances. Outdoor enthusiasts would enjoy pursuing various recreational and fitness activities in the local parks. There is also a ski area nearby.

Wallingford Transportation

Flights are available from Tweed-New Haven Airport.

Wallingford Higher Education

Quinnipiac University, Yale University, Gateway Community College and Wesleyan University provide higher education courses.

High Points

Wallingford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyWallingford Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Wallingford Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Wallingford, CT

Comparing Wallingford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population95
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults74

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing62

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime95

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