What kinds of homes are in Northford, CT?
Northford, CT has 2,334 (±197) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 292 homes per square mile of land.
89.2% are detached single-family houses.
2.1% are in buildings of two to four units.
3.0% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 2,334 (±197)
- Detached houses
- 89.2%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 2.1%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 3.0%
Homes in Northford by building size
| Building type | Northford | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 89.2% (±4.8 points) | 52.8% | 58.6% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 5.7% (±4.0 points) | 6.0% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 2.1% (±3.5 points) | 9.0% | 7.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 10.0% | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 3.0% (±2.6 points) | 5.0% | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 3.9% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 12.8% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
In Northford, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is lower than in South Central Connecticut Planning Region (21.7%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (18.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Northford
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northford | — | 3.0% (±3.6 points) | — |
| North Haven | 3.9 mi | 13.9% (±3.0 points) | Higher |
| North Haven (community) | 3.9 mi | 13.9% (±3.0 points) | Higher |
| Wallingford Center | 4.2 mi | 19.0% (±4.2 points) | Higher |
| Wallingford | 4.5 mi | 14.6% (±2.4 points) | Higher |
| Guilford | 5.6 mi | 7.5% (±1.9 points) | Higher |
| Durham | 7.2 mi | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Durham (community) | 7.2 mi | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamden | 7.2 mi | 28.3% (±2.6 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Haven, CT (13.9%), North Haven (community), CT (13.9%), Wallingford Center, CT (19.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across South Central Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Wallingford Center | 19.0% (±4.2 points) |
| 3 | Guilford Center | 18.8% (±8.9 points) |
| 4 | East Haven (community) | 17.3% (±2.8 points) |
| 5 | North Haven (community) | 13.9% (±3.0 points) |
| 6 | Madison Center | 12.3% (±8.6 points) |
| 7 | Orange (community) | 6.3% (±2.0 points) |
| 8 | Northford | 3.0% (±3.6 points) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Northford is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside North Branford, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Northford
How many homes are in Northford?
Northford, CT has an estimated 2,334 (±197) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Northford houses or apartments?
89.2% are detached houses and 5.7% attached houses, while 5.1% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Northford?
2.1% of homes in Northford are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northford CDP, Connecticut
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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