Living in West Haven, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Haven · Census data 2020–2024
West Haven has 55,351 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $74,382 (22% lower than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $291,700, the median rent is $1,442/month.
West Haven at a glance
- Population
- 55,351
- Median age
- 35.8State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $74,382State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $291,700State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,442/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 50.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is West Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Haven the median home value is $291,700, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,442 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,223 a month in housing costs.
West Haven median household income
The median household income in West Haven is $74,382 and the income per person is $35,740. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in West Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,973
- Owner-occupied
- 50.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.4%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.47
West Haven demographics
- Population
- 55,351
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 20,938
- Foreign-born
- 21.1%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Haven ›
Education in West Haven
30.5% of adults 25 and older in West Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
West Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven | 55,351 | $74,382 | $291,700 | $1,442 |
| Orange | 14,315 | $142,325 | $491,500 | $2,172 |
| New Haven | 134,349 | $56,851 | $287,100 | $1,488 |
| Woodmont | 1,661 | $91,250 | $467,900 | $1,877 |
| East Haven | 27,806 | $94,628 | $294,200 | $1,528 |
| Woodbridge | 9,073 | $188,750 | $588,100 | $1,808 |
| Derby | 12,487 | $79,500 | $256,700 | $1,452 |
| Ansonia | 19,033 | $85,877 | $287,200 | $1,476 |
| Oronoque | 4,116 | $72,417 | $355,600 | $2,278 |
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What is the median household income in West Haven, CT?
The median household income in West Haven is $74,382, 22% lower 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 West Haven?
The median home value in West Haven is $291,700, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in West Haven?
The median gross rent in West Haven is $1,442 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is West Haven, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in West Haven?
The median age in West Haven is 35.8 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in West Haven?
The average commute to work in West Haven is 23 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Haven?
The unemployment rate in West Haven is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Haven?
30.5% of adults in West 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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