Wallingford, CT

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About Wallingford

Wallingford sits about midway between New Haven and Hartford, with a historic, walkable downtown along Center Street and North Main Street. It offers a wide mix of homes, from historic colonials and Victorians near the center to newer neighborhoods, plus easy commuting by highway and rail.

Quick Facts

• Population: 44,396 (2020 U.S. Census)

• County: New Haven

• School district: Wallingford Public Schools

• Getting around: I-91, the Wilbur Cross Parkway (Route 15) and the Hartford Line train station downtown

• Setting: a historic town center with suburban neighborhoods and some rural edges

Restaurants

• Michael’s Trattoria: Italian on Center Street since 1994

• The Library Wine Bar & Bistro: dinner and wine in a restored 1899 library building

• Gaetano’s Tavern on Main: a cozy spot for Italian-American favorites

• Center Street Luncheonette: a classic spot for breakfast and lunch

• Center Street Brewing Company: local craft beer downtown

Coffee Shops

• Cafe Luca Belle

• Green Kettle Coffee

• The Bees Knees Bistro

Shops

• Downtown Center Street: dozens of local boutiques, jewelers, gift shops and eateries

• Wallingford Marketplace: local makers and gifts on Center Street

• Curiosity Shop Antiques: a fun browse for vintage finds

• Farmer Joe’s Gardens: a local farm stand and garden center

Things To Do

• Catch a concert at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre

• Taste wine with a view at Gouveia Vineyards

• Swim, fish and picnic at Wharton Brook State Park

• See a show at Choate Rosemary Hall’s Paul Mellon Arts Center

• Celebrate Wallingford, the downtown street festival each fall

Thinking about buying or selling in Wallingford? Let’s talk.

For more town data, see the U.S. Census Bureau’s QuickFacts and EdSight, the state’s school data site. Local business listings are my personal recommendations, not paid endorsements; please check hours before visiting.