New Haven metro, CT relocation guide
Moving to Wallingford, CT
$389,450Median listing price
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About Wallingford
Wallingford is a big, practical suburb north of New Haven with a real downtown on Center Street, strong town services, and housing that stays attainable. It blends single-family neighborhoods (Yalesville, East Wallingford), condo and apartment options, and the prestige of Choate Rosemary Hall's campus.
Home prices in Wallingford
The median listing price in Wallingford is $389,450.
Top places in Wallingford
- Downtown Wallingford / Center Street — restaurants, shops, and the town green.
- Community Lake — fishing and walking trails.
- Choate Rosemary Hall campus — collegiate-gothic architecture and the Wallingford public library next door.
- The Wallingford Center Historic District (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Wharton Brook State Park — small state park with a pond and picnic areas.
- Tyler Mill Preserve — 1,000+ acres of trails along the Muddy River.
Commuting from Wallingford
- Approximate drive to downtown New Haven: ~20 minutes (approximate; via I-91 South).
- Hartford Line commuter rail from Wallingford station to New Haven Union Station: about 20–30 minutes (approximate; per CTrail Hartford Line schedule — verify current timetable).
- No Metro-North or Shore Line East stop; NYC trips route through New Haven Union Station.
- Approximate drive to Hartford: ~25 minutes (approximate); approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~2 hours (approximate; highly traffic-dependent).
Schools in Wallingford
Public schools: Wallingford Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Wallingford FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wallingford, CT?
The median listing price in Wallingford is $389,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Wallingford, CT?
Approximate drive to downtown New Haven: ~20 minutes (approximate; via I-91 South). - Which school district serves Wallingford, CT?
Wallingford is served by Wallingford Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the Connecticut State Department of Education.