Senior Living Apartments in Branford, CT

 

Learn More About Senior Apartments in Branford, CT

 

Just east of New Haven, this peaceful Connecticut town provides a welcoming environment for retirees, with easy access to shopping centers, restaurants, and health care facilities. Nearby nature areas like the Bishop Woods Bird Sanctuary or Lake Saltonstall create numerous opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and fulfill an active lifestyle.

In Branford, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in Branford, CT

The median monthly cost of a senior apartment in 2019 was around $1,400 in the state of Connecticut. To learn more about the cost of senior apartments in Branford, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

 

Learn More About Branford, CT

 

Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Branford are rated four points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
96	90	103	102	96	96

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$87,292 per year	$51,061 per year	$73,035 per year	$45,736 per year	$47,887 per year	$6,316 per year	$1,000 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Branford include:

Yale-New Haven Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 1,500+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, organ transplant

Connecticut Hospice

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 10+
• Specialties: hospice, home health

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Branford’s climate is classified as temperate, meaning the area experiences hot, humid summers and cold winters. The average humidity level is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 72%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
26°F	35°F	17°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
73°F	83°F	62°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 84

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 53″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
49	22.8%	28,154	1,289 per square mile	2.2

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
<0.1%	4.6%	1.4%	6.2%	<0.1%	1.8%	86.4%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in New Haven: 26/30
• Overall inclusivity: 83/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for New Haven County

Democratic	Republican	Other
54.2%	42.1%	3.7%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Branford include:

• Branford Art Center
• Stony Creek Museum
• Harrison House

Outdoor attractions in Branford:

• Foote Memorial Park
• Branford Point
• Lake Saltonstall Recreation Area
• Bishop Woods Bird Sanctuary

Branford’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Regal Branford
• The Branford Festival
• Branford Hills Plaza Shopping Center
• Branhaven Plaza

 

Transportation

Branford Medical Transportation offers curb-to-curb pickup for medical appointments for Branford residents within city limits and the surrounding area. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Branford.