New Haven, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Allen County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
15,339 Population 1,194/sq mi density
$67,121 Median Income $31,789 per capita
$151,200 Home Value $245,987 Zillow
$947 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
205 Violent Crime/100K 1,100 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,121 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,200 home value, $947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

New Haven, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,121
11% below
$31,789 per capita
Home Value
$151,200
46% below
Zillow: $245,987
Median Rent
$947/mo
19% below
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
205/100K
46% below
1,100/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
29% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
89%
Home Value
54%
Rent
81%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Haven a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Haven residents earn a median household income of $67,121 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,789. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,492 business establishments, including 822 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Haven is $151,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,987. Median rent is $947/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

New Haven reports 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,100/100K.

Education

23.9% of adults in New Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Haven has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population15,339
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,194/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,121
Per Capita$31,789
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$29,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,200
Rent$947
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$245,987
Housing Units6,710
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent205/100K
Property1,100/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,524/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation767 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

New Haven was founded in 1839.
The median home in New Haven was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 822 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.