Wallingford, Connecticut · ZIP 06492

Wallingford — ZIP 06492

Wallingford (06492) scores 66/100 — Fair for Connecticut. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $433K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share5%

Property crime share95%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100

Avg math proficiency41%

Avg reading proficiency56%

Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100

Typical home value$433K

Median rent$1,967/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$433K

Median Rent

$1,967/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 11 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville	03–05	265	55%	66%
Rock Hill School	03–05	278	50%	56%
Pond Hill School	03–05	267	45%	52%
Mark T. Sheehan High School	09–12	673	42%	62%
Parker Farms School	02–05	268	42%	53%
Lyman Hall High School	09–12	936	37%	65%
James H. Moran Middle School	06–08	531	31%	49%
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School	06–08	593	29%	43%
Cook Hill School	PK–02	357	Not reported	Not reported
Moses Y. Beach School	PK–02	326	Not reported	Not reported
Evarts C. Stevens School	PK–02	301	Not reported	Not reported
Highland School	PK–02	292	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

44,099

Median Income

$105K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

42.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 06492 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 06492 has a school score of 67/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 06492 is approximately $433K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 06492 in Wallingford has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.