New Haven, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jackson County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,735 Population 1,577/sq mi density
$56,500 Median Income $45,531 per capita
$101,700 Home Value $138,797 Zillow
$491 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,500 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,700 home value, $491/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

New Haven, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,500
25% below
$45,531 per capita
Home Value
$101,700
64% below
Zillow: $138,797
Median Rent
$491/mo
58% below
32.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°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
75%
Home Value
36%
Rent
42%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Haven a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $56,500 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,531. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 726 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Haven is $101,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,797. Median rent is $491/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

14.1% of adults in New Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Haven has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,735
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,577/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,500
Per Capita$45,531
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$1,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,700
Rent$491
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$138,797
Housing Units805
Rent Burden32.7%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,780/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation587 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in New Haven was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.