New Haven, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Larue County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
798 Population 1,376/sq mi density
$68,977 Median Income $31,891 per capita
$143,100 Home Value $240,523 Zillow
$808 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$68,977 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,100 home value, $808/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

New Haven, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,977
8% below
$31,891 per capita
Home Value
$143,100
49% below
Zillow: $240,523
Median Rent
$808/mo
31% below
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
203% above
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°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
92%
Home Value
51%
Rent
69%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
303%
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 $68,977 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,891. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 327 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Haven is $143,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,523. Median rent is $808/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

10.8% of adults in New Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Haven has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population798
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,376/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,977
Per Capita$31,891
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$314M
Avg Weekly Wage$883

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,100
Rent$808
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$240,523
Housing Units382
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,355/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation490 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in New Haven was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.