Wallingford center
45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492
Living in Wallingford, Connecticut
Wallingford is a town on the Quinnipiac River in New Haven County, about 5 miles south of Meriden and 13 miles north of New Haven. It was established in 1667 and named after Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England, and it runs its own municipal electric utility, the Wallingford Electric Division, founded in 1899.
Wallingford at a glance
- 24.57 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 20–25 minDrive to New Haven
- New HavenCounty · South Central Connecticut
Wallingford's villages and zip codes
Wallingford uses ZIP codes 06492 and 06493.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Wallingford center | 06492 | The downtown area around South Main Street, with the town hall and library. |
| Yalesville | 06492 | A village in the southern part of town along the Quinnipiac River. |
| East Wallingford | 06492 | A neighborhood east of the town center. |
Wallingford covers about 39.0 square miles and borders Cheshire, Durham, Hamden, Meriden, Middlefield, North Branford and North Haven. It was incorporated in 1667.
Things to do in Wallingford, CT
Start with Wallingford Public Library and Wallingford Parks and Recreation.
Wallingford Public Library
The town's public library in the downtown area.
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Plan a visitWallingford Parks and Recreation
The town's parks and recreation department, running programs and facilities across Wallingford.
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A little history
Wallingford was established in 1667 and named after Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England.
Connecticut's last witchcraft trial took place in Wallingford in 1697.
Lyman Hall, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was born in Wallingford, which became a major silver manufacturing center in the 19th century.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Wallingford
The Quinnipiac River runs through Wallingford, shaping parkland along its banks.
- Quinnipiac RiverThe river that runs through Wallingford, historically tied to the town's mills and manufacturing.
Walkability and getting around Wallingford
Downtown Wallingford around South Main Street has a walkable core with sidewalks, while outlying neighborhoods such as Yalesville are more car-dependent.
Yalesville
Yalesville, Wallingford, CT 06492
East Wallingford
East Wallingford, CT 06492
Drive times
- New Haven, about 13 miles20–25 min
- Tweed New Haven Airport, about 18 miles25–30 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Wallingford station is served by CT Rail's Hartford Line and Amtrak, connecting to New Haven, Hartford and beyond.
Wallingford property taxes and home prices
Wallingford's 2026–27 mill rate is 24.57, which is $24.57 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Connecticut taxes a home at 70% of its appraised value, so every $100,000 of value costs about $1,720 a year in taxes at 24.57 mills.
What homes in Wallingford sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $390,000259 sales | $265,000130 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Wallingford's mill rate for 2026–27
24.57mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Wallingford24.57 mills
- Motor vehicles24.57 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2029
How Wallingford's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 29.04 |
| 2023–24 | 29.34 |
| 2024–25 | 30.66 |
| 2025–26 | 24.12 |
| 2026–27 | 24.57 |
Wallingford's town rate went from 29.04 in 2022–23 to 24.57 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2029.
Look up a Wallingford property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
Buying a home in Wallingford
What we check on a Wallingford purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map, municipal electric and river flood zones.
First-time buyer programs in Wallingford
CHFA sets Wallingford's income and price limits for New Haven County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
Land along the Quinnipiac River in Wallingford, including areas near Yalesville, falls within FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for WallingfordMunicipal electric utility
Wallingford runs its own municipal electric utility, the Wallingford Electric Division, rather than being served by an investor-owned utility like Eversource. Rates and service call are handled directly through the town.
Quinnipiac River flood mapping
Parts of Wallingford along the Quinnipiac River, particularly around Yalesville, sit in FEMA flood zones. We check the flood map before you make an offer near the river.
All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. CHFA and USDA limits and eligibility are set by those agencies and change from time to time.
Thinking about buying in Wallingford?
Send us a Wallingford address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Wallingford: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Wallingford: Wallingford Electric Division, a municipally owned utility established in 1899 for power.
- ElectricWallingford Electric Division, a municipally owned utility established in 1899
- Trash and recyclingThe town operates a Resident Disposal Center for trash and recycling drop-off in addition to collection services; a compost center on John Street is also part of the town's waste programs.
Town offices and contacts
Wallingford Town Hall is at 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Main line: (203) 294-2070. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(203) 294-2070
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records and elections
- Parks and RecreationParks, programs and facilities
- Wallingford Public LibraryThe town's public library
- Wallingford Public SchoolsThe town's school district
- Wallingford Electric DivisionThe town's municipal electric utility
Wallingford, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Wallingford, CT?
Wallingford's 2026–27 mill rate is 24.57, which is $24.57 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 24.57 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Wallingford?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 24.57 mills that's about $8,600 a year, or about $717 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
When is Wallingford's next revaluation?
Wallingford's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2029, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2030.
What county is Wallingford, CT in?
Wallingford is in New Haven County.
What are Wallingford's ZIP codes?
Wallingford uses ZIP codes 06492 and 06493.
Does Wallingford have its own electric utility?
Yes. The Wallingford Electric Division is a municipally owned utility established in 1899.
Is there train service in Wallingford?
Yes, Wallingford station is served by CT Rail's Hartford Line and Amtrak.
How far is Wallingford from New Haven?
New Haven is about 13 miles south of Wallingford, roughly a 20–25 minute drive.
Towns near Wallingford
Neighbors of Wallingford in New Haven County and nearby. All New Haven County towns.
Sources
- Mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, "Mill Rates for FY 2014–2027," data.ct.gov. Revaluation year: OPM, Revaluation Schedule 2023–2037.
- Home sales: "Real Estate Sales 2001–2024 GL," data.ct.gov. Medians use Wallingford sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Wallingford, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Wallingford, CT official website: wallingfordct.gov
- Wallingford Public Library: wallingfordlibrary.org
- Wallingford Parks and Recreation: wallingfordrec.com
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: Wesley Krombel, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.