Wallingford Center, Connecticut

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Wallingford Center, Connecticut
Census-designated place
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Coordinates: 41°27′15″N72°49′5″W / 41.45417°N 72.81806°W / 41.45417; -72.81806
Country Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
State Connecticut
County New Haven
Town Wallingford
Area
[1]
 • Total
19.11 km2 (7.38 sq mi)
 • Land18.80 km2 (7.26 sq mi)
 • Water0.31 km2 (0.12 sq mi)
Elevation
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45 m (148 ft)
Population
 (2010) [3]
 • Total
18,209
 • Density968.6/km2 (2,509/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
06492 (Wallingford)
Area code(s) 203/475
FIPS code 09-78880
GNIS feature ID2377875 [2]

Wallingford Center is a charming historic district in the heart of Wallingford comprising the primary community in the town of Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States.

It features a walkable downtown area lined with boutique shops, local eateries, and historic estates spanning Colonials, Victorians, and Cape Cods. Residents enjoy scenic parks, cultural events, and a strong sense of community, making it a delightful blend of history and modern conveniences.

Wallingford Center also benefits from excellent transit connectivity, with the Wallingford Train Station serving the Hartford Line for quick commutes to New Haven, Hartford, along with access to New York City and Boston. Its strategic location along I-91 and the Wilbur Cross Parkway provides residents with efficient access to the broader Connecticut region, whether for work or recreation.

As of the 2010 census, the Wallingford Center CDP had a population of 18,209, [3] out of 45,135 in the entire town of Wallingford.

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files – Connecticut". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Wallingford Center Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. 1 2 "Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), Wallingford Center CDP, Connecticut". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 14, 2021.


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