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Branford, CT

Branford is a shoreline town located on Long Island Sound in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, about 6 miles (10 km) east of downtown New Haven. The town is part of the South Central Connecticut Planning Region. Branford borders East Haven to the west, Guilford to the east, and North Branford to the north. The population was 28,273 in the 2020 census.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.0 square miles (73 km²); 22.0 square miles (57 km²) are land and 6.0 square miles (16 km²) (21.5%) are water, including the Branford River, Queach Brook and the Branford Supply Ponds. There are two harbors, the more central Branford Harbor and Stony Creek Harbor on the east end, and one town beach at Branford Point. Much of the town's border with East Haven to the west is dominated by Lake Saltonstall, a reservoir owned by the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, and Saltonstall Mountain, part of the Metacomet Ridge, a mountainous trap rock ridgeline that stretches from Long Island Sound to nearly the Vermont border. The southern terminus of the Metacomet Ridge, Beacon Hill, is located in Branford.

The town of Branford includes the Thimble Islands. Neighboring towns are North Branford to the north, Guilford to the east, and East Haven to the west.

An area called Totoket, which became Branford, was part of the land bought from the Mattabesech Indians in 1638 by the first English settlers of New Haven. Previously, the Dutch in the New Netherland settlements set up a trading post at the mouth of the Branford River in the 17th century, the source of the name "Dutch Wharf", also known as "Dutch House Wharf" and the Dutch House Quarter. The area was also described by Ezra Stiles as containing a "Dutch Fort", as hinted at by archaeological excavations completed in the 1990s.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Branford. The town boasts several healthcare facilities, with Shoreline Family Health Care playing a crucial role in providing comprehensive medical services to residents. Begin your fitness journey at Branford Parks and Recreation Department, which provides access to sports leagues, fitness classes, and recreational programs for all ages. Soundview Family YMCA offers gym facilities, swimming lessons, and wellness programs tailored to community health. For holistic wellness, Naturopathic Family Health provides naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and nutritional counseling services. Studio 33 Pilates Sittard focuses on core strength and flexibility with personalized Pilates sessions. Branford CrossFit provides high-intensity workouts and community-based fitness programs.

Top sites in Branford, CT are The Shore Line Trolley Museum, Thimble Islands, and Stony Creek Museum.

Population: 27,915 (2025). ZIP code: 06405. Area codes: 203, 475. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Area: 28.0 sq mi (72.5 km²).

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What are the demographics of Branford, CT?

In 2022, Branford Center, CT had a population of 6.2k people with a median age of 51.1 and a median household income of $76,500. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Branford Center, CT grew from 5,934 to 6,201, a 4.5% increase and its median household income grew from $65,398 to $76,500, a 17% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Branford Center, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.76%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.31%), Other (Hispanic) (3.29%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.47%).

Is Branford CT a good place to live?

Branford is in New Haven County. Living in Branford offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Branford and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Branford are above average.

Is Branford, CT a city or town?

Branford is a shoreline town located on Long Island Sound in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, about 6 miles (10 km) east of downtown New Haven. The town is part of the South Central Connecticut Planning Region. Branford borders East Haven to the west, Guilford to the east, and North Branford to the north. The population was 28,273 in the 2020 census.

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Town of Branford

The Shore Line Trolley Museum

Thimble Islands

Stony Creek Museum

Shoreline Family Health Care

Branford Parks and Recreation Department

Soundview Family YMCA

Naturopathic Family Health

Studio 33 Pilates Sittard

Branford CrossFit

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