New Haven, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Larue County County

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

798 Population 1,376/sq mi density

$68,977 Median Income $31,891 per capita

$143,100 Home Value $237,795 Zillow

$808 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent

57°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$68,977 median income, 7.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$143,100 home value, $808/mo rent

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: $237,795

Median Rent

$808/mo

31% below

27.1% of income on rent

Violent Crime

0/100K

100% below

0/100K property

Bachelor's Degree+

10.8%

68% below

93.0% high school+

Unemployment

7.1%

97% above

6.8% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

34.5%

7% above

23.3% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

57°F

318 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)

Income

92%

Home Value

51%

Rent

69%

Poverty

55%

Bachelor's

32%

Unemployment

197%

Crime

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Haven a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.5 / 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 7.1% (97% 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 $237,795. 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.

Safety & Crime

New Haven reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population798

Median Age40.7 yrs

Density1,376/mi²

Male / Female45% / 55%

Foreign Born13.6%

Veterans9.7%

Economy

B+

Median Income$68,977

Per Capita$31,891

Unemployment7.1%

Poverty6.8%

County GDP$314M

Avg Weekly Wage$883

Housing

A+

Home Value$143,100

Rent$808

Ownership67.7%

Zillow$237,795

Housing Units382

Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

Violent0/100K

Property0/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault0/100K

Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%

Diabetes11.5%

Smoking23.3%

Heart Disease7.0%

Premature Death12,355/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F

Sunny Days318/yr

AQI41 (Good)

Elevation490 ft

Education

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.

11.8% of the population has a disability.

13.6% of residents are foreign-born.

Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.

The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.