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West Haven, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
55,147
Population
5,130/sq mi density
$73,566
Median Income
$35,483 per capita
$265,200
Home Value
$347,397 Zillow
$1,389
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
155
Violent Crime/100K
1,991 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,566 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$265,200 home value, $1,389/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$265,200
6% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,389/mo
19% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
51.1%
22% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
21,892
Median year built: 1960
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$265,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$347,397
Median Sale Price
$375,500
Median List Price
$399,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
51.1%
Owner-Occupied
48.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,351/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,590/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,955/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,415/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,824/mo
Census median rent:
$1,389/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,029/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
75 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
24
Price Drops
13.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$252
Active Inventory
80
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1960
Average age of housing stock: 66 years
Homeownership Rate
51.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $265,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $347,397 |
| Median Sale Price | $375,500 |
| Median List Price | $399,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $252 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,389 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,029 |
| FMR Studio | $1,351 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,590 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,955 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,415 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,824 |
Market
| Days on Market | 75 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.8% |
| Homes Sold | 24 |
| Active Inventory | 80 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $252 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 51.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 21,892 |
| Median Year Built | 1960 |
| Rent Burden | 31.8% |