Living in New Haven, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Haven · Census data 2020–2024
New Haven has 1,792 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $92,321 (14% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $379,300, the median rent is $1,163/month.
New Haven at a glance
- Population
- 1,792
- Median age
- 48State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $92,321State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $379,300State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,163/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is New Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Haven the median home value is $379,300, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,163 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,054 a month in housing costs.
New Haven median household income
The median household income in New Haven is $92,321 and the income per person is $45,599. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in New Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 825
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.28
New Haven demographics
- Population
- 1,792
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 779
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Haven ›
Education in New Haven
31.8% of adults 25 and older in New Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
New Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 1,792 | $92,321 | $379,300 | $1,163 |
| Waltham | 452 | $97,500 | $329,700 | $1,096 |
| Weybridge | 781 | $118,083 | $419,900 | $1,227 |
| Bristol | 3,778 | $74,620 | $337,300 | $1,275 |
| Vergennes | 2,565 | $76,587 | $310,000 | $1,000 |
| Middlebury | 9,175 | $86,169 | $409,700 | $1,156 |
| Monkton | 1,999 | $119,688 | $379,900 | $1,301 |
| Ferrisburgh | 2,661 | $106,989 | $422,700 | $1,435 |
| Panton | 690 | $86,667 | $438,000 | $1,410 |
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What is the median household income in New Haven, VT?
The median household income in New Haven is $92,321, 14% higher than the Vermont median of $81,203 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Haven?
The median home value in New Haven is $379,300, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in New Haven?
The median gross rent in New Haven is $1,163 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is New Haven, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
What is the median age in New Haven?
The median age in New Haven is 48 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in New Haven?
The average commute to work in New Haven is 22 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Haven?
The unemployment rate in New Haven is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Haven?
31.8% of adults in New 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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