West Haven, CT

Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · New Haven Metro

West Haven is a mid-size city in Connecticut with a population of 55,147. Residents earn $73,566 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

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

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

155 violent crimes/100K (59% below avg)

Education

3.3 / 5.0

29.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Haunted Places Near West Haven, CT

6 reported haunted locations found near West Haven, CT.

Name	Description
Campell Ave.	Buckel Factory - formerly submitted as "Old Belt Factory" - Inside the building here are many ghosts. They are seen sometimes in the windows and walking around out back. If you go in, you better be careful, you might not come out. Also, you can sometimes here people talking out back, and the grass moving in certain spots when no wind is blowing. Sudden cold spots can occur too. Orbs can be seen all around and inside. This place is also known as 'Hell House'. - Septmeber 2005 uupdate: A reside...
Edison Road	In a vacant lot where a barn and a house used to stand, the story is that several years ago, a fire burned the house down and two people died in the blaze. People in the businesses in the surrounding area report strange activities, especially at night. The feeling that someone or something is watching them and an overall feeling of dread is a common occurrence there.
Lighthouse Park	At Lighthouse Park around midnight you can hear the carousel running and little kids giggling.
University of New Haven	There is a phantom that appears on Ruden street between Notre Dame high school and the University of New Haven. It appears between midnight and 2 AM. No one knows for sure what it is.
University of New Haven	Maxxy Hall - use to be an orphanage where some children were abused to death. Many have said that they hear the children cry at night.
VA Hospital	The hospital has been the scene of countless patient suicides over the years. While many have patients have hanged themselves in the trees throughout the 44 acres, some have committed suicide in the underground tunnels. It is down there that moans and groans can be clearly heard. It is not uncommon to hear footsteps either approaching you or walking away from you while in the long tunnels, however, no one can be seen. You may also hear the wheels of linen carts being pushed in the tunnels but...

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