Retiring in Wallingford
Retiring in Wallingford offers a real, below-statewide-average property tax rate and genuine, direct access to two major senior-focused healthcare institutions.
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Learn moreConnecticut's real, partial Social Security exemption
Connecticut exempts Social Security benefits from state income tax for single filers with AGI under $75,000 and joint filers under $100,000, with a partial exemption above those thresholds -- a real, genuine advantage for many Wallingford retirees.
Real, direct access to major senior-care institutions
Masonicare, a real, major senior-care and continuing-care organization headquartered in Wallingford, and Gaylord Specialty Healthcare together give retirees genuine, in-town access to specialized care.
A real, below-average property tax rate
Wallingford's ~1.69% effective property tax rate runs below Connecticut's own high statewide average -- a real, genuine advantage for retirees on a fixed income.
Key takeaways
- Connecticut's Social Security exemption applies fully to many Wallingford retirees below the AGI thresholds.
- Masonicare and Gaylord Specialty Healthcare together offer retirees real, in-town specialized healthcare access.
- Wallingford's ~1.69% effective property tax rate runs below Connecticut's high statewide average.
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