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Wallingford Center, Connecticut

Coordinates: 41°27′15″N 72°49′5″W / 41.45417°N 72.81806°W / 41.45417; -72.81806
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Wallingford Center, Connecticut
Census-designated place
Wallingford Center is located in Connecticut
Wallingford Center
Wallingford Center
Wallingford Center is located in the United States
Wallingford Center
Wallingford Center
Coordinates: 41°27′15″N 72°49′5″W / 41.45417°N 72.81806°W / 41.45417; -72.81806
Country United States
StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
TownWallingford
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
[2]
45 m (148 ft)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total
18,209
 • Density968.6/km2 (2,509/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
06492 (Wallingford)
Area code(s)203/475
FIPS code09-78880
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 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.

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files – Connecticut". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Wallingford Center Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. ^ a b "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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