Living in East Haven, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Haven · Census data 2020–2024
East Haven has 27,806 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $94,628 (about the same as the Connecticut median), the median home value is $294,200, the median rent is $1,528/month.
East Haven at a glance
- Population
- 27,806
- Median age
- 45.7State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $94,628State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $294,200State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,528/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 74.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is East Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Connecticut median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Haven the median home value is $294,200, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,528 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,100 a month in housing costs.
East Haven median household income
The median household income in East Haven is $94,628 and the income per person is $45,976. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in East Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,069
- Owner-occupied
- 74.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.4%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.42
East Haven demographics
- Population
- 27,806
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 11,394
- Foreign-born
- 12.4%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Haven ›
Education in East Haven
25.8% of adults 25 and older in East Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
East Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Haven | 27,806 | $94,628 | $294,200 | $1,528 |
| Branford Center | 6,305 | $74,150 | $330,600 | $1,459 |
| New Haven | 134,349 | $56,851 | $287,100 | $1,488 |
| Branford | 28,217 | $105,225 | $401,200 | $1,565 |
| West Haven | 55,351 | $74,382 | $291,700 | $1,442 |
| North Haven | 24,336 | $132,689 | $393,200 | $1,720 |
| North Branford | 13,503 | $108,032 | $385,400 | $1,613 |
| Hamden | 61,045 | $98,306 | $298,200 | $1,746 |
| Northford | 6,186 | $105,174 | $403,800 | $1,408 |
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What is the median household income in East Haven, CT?
The median household income in East Haven is $94,628, about the same as the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Haven?
The median home value in East Haven is $294,200, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in East Haven?
The median gross rent in East Haven is $1,528 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is East Haven, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Connecticut median.
What is the median age in East Haven?
The median age in East Haven is 45.7 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in East Haven?
The average commute to work in East Haven is 24 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Haven?
The unemployment rate in East Haven is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Haven?
25.8% of adults in East Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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