At a Glance
Median Income
$67,121
$31,789 per capita
Home Value
$151,200
Zillow: $235,778
Median Rent
$947/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
297/100K
2,061/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Haven a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 2.7% (25% below 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 $235,778. 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 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,061/100K. The murder rate is 12.6/100K.
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 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population15,339
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,194/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,121
Per Capita$31,789
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$29,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,200
Rent$947
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$235,778
Housing Units6,710
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent297/100K
Property2,061/100K
Murder12.6/100K
Assault152/100K
Burglary265/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 822 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.
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