At a Glance
Median Income
$68,203
$27,154 per capita
Home Value
$207,600
Zillow: $313,882
Median Rent
$1,301/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
18.6% smoking rate
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+
3.5 / 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 $68,203 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,154. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,678 business establishments, including 1,797 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Haven is $207,600 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,882. Median rent is $1,301/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
20.5% of adults in New Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Haven has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population6,341
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density2,506/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,203
Per Capita$27,154
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$54,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,600
Rent$1,301
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$313,882
Housing Units2,159
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,360/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation624 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute35 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries26
Did You Know?
New Haven was founded in 1869.
The median home in New Haven was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 1,797 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.