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New Haven, CT
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New Haven, CT
At a Glance
How New Haven Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Haven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Haven a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Haven residents earn a median household income of $53,771 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,482. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,772 business establishments, including 1,504 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Haven is $249,000 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,281. Median rent is $1,442/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
New Haven reports 895 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 136% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,799/100K. The murder rate is 10.0/100K.
Education
37.7% of adults in New Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Haven has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.