Wallingford Center, Connecticut | |
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Coordinates: 41°27′15″N72°49′5″W / 41.45417°N 72.81806°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Connecticut |
County | New Haven |
Town | Wallingford |
Area | |
• Total | 19.11 km2 (7.38 sq mi) |
• Land | 18.80 km2 (7.26 sq mi) |
• Water | 0.31 km2 (0.12 sq mi) |
Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 18,209 |
• Density | 968.6/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 ID | 2377875 [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 Colonials, Victorians, and Cape Cod homes. 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.
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