Living in North Haven, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Haven · Census data 2020–2024
North Haven has 24,336 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $132,689 (39% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $393,200, the median rent is $1,720/month.
North Haven at a glance
- Population
- 24,336
- Median age
- 45.7State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $132,689State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $393,200State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,720/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is North Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Haven the median home value is $393,200, 18% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,720 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,461 a month in housing costs.
North Haven median household income
The median household income in North Haven is $132,689 and the income per person is $61,750. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in North Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,870
- Owner-occupied
- 81.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.7%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.53
North Haven demographics
- Population
- 24,336
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 9,586
- Foreign-born
- 12.3%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Haven ›
Education in North Haven
46.5% of adults 25 and older in North Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 19.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
North Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Haven | 24,336 | $132,689 | $393,200 | $1,720 |
| Hamden | 61,045 | $98,306 | $298,200 | $1,746 |
| Northford | 6,186 | $105,174 | $403,800 | $1,408 |
| North Branford | 13,503 | $108,032 | $385,400 | $1,613 |
| Wallingford Center | 18,208 | $89,959 | $319,200 | $1,336 |
| Wallingford | 44,362 | $104,773 | $353,100 | $1,374 |
| New Haven | 134,349 | $56,851 | $287,100 | $1,488 |
| East Haven | 27,806 | $94,628 | $294,200 | $1,528 |
| Branford Center | 6,305 | $74,150 | $330,600 | $1,459 |
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What is the median household income in North Haven, CT?
The median household income in North Haven is $132,689, 39% higher than 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 North Haven?
The median home value in North Haven is $393,200, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in North Haven?
The median gross rent in North Haven is $1,720 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is North Haven, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Haven?
The median age in North Haven is 45.7 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in North Haven?
The average commute to work in North Haven is 22 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Haven?
The unemployment rate in North Haven is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Haven?
46.5% of adults in North 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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