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Guilford

#4 in Best Places to Live in New Haven County
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    Overall Grade
  • Town in Connecticut
  • 62 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Guilford is a town in Connecticut with a population of 22,285. Guilford is in New Haven County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in Guilford offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Guilford there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Guilford and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Guilford are highly rated.
    Population
    22,285

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $393,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,424
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      14%
    • Own
      86%
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    Guilford Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      35.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      13.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      143.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,217
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      76.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      32%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Guilford

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $110,000
    National
    $55,322
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      Guilford Reviews

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      Cute town, great community and fantastic schools. We've lived here for 8 years and the towns programs for kids and the library are both great. Good place to raise children!
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      Guilford is a typical suburban, majority white, upper-middle class town with above average public schools and a safe, family friendly atmosphere. Very quiet and uneventful in terms of nightlife .
      Lived there for most my life in an average sized home. Has multiple elementary schools, a middle school, junior high, and high school with functional bus system with good drivers. Schools were good quality as far as I can remember. Variety of businesses and parks to go to, but little in way of entertainment besides the parks and some shopping. Environment is relaxed and town is very safe, rarely experience or saw any hazards.