Living in New Haven, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Haven · Census data 2020–2024
New Haven has 1,493 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $55,938 (6% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $106,500, the median rent is $575/month.
New Haven is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Haven at a glance
- Population
- 1,493
- Median age
- 49.2State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $55,938State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $106,500State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $575/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is New Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–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 $106,500, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $946 a month in housing costs.
New Haven median household income
The median household income in New Haven is $55,938 and the income per person is $51,043. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in New Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 809
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.6%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.10
New Haven demographics
- Population
- 1,493
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 9.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 710
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Haven ›
Education in New Haven
14.9% of adults 25 and older in New Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 0.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 87.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
New Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 1,493 | $55,938 | $106,500 | $575 |
| Syracuse | 593 | $46,250 | $121,200 | $846 |
| Hartford City | 557 | $51,635 | $82,000 | — |
| Racine | 1,098 | $42,500 | $135,000 | $714 |
| Mason | 787 | $45,893 | $110,400 | $983 |
| Pomeroy | 1,565 | $33,333 | $64,900 | $491 |
| Middleport | 2,167 | $42,118 | $87,700 | $728 |
| Cheshire | 109 | $55,625 | $97,500 | $781 |
| Rutland | 956 | $53,603 | $83,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in New Haven, WV?
The median household income in New Haven is $55,938, 6% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (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 $106,500, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in New Haven?
The median gross rent in New Haven is $575 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is New Haven, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in New Haven?
The median age in New Haven is 49.2 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in New Haven?
The average commute to work in New Haven is 26 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Haven?
The unemployment rate in New Haven is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Haven?
14.9% 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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