© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Living in
North Haven.
North Haven is an unincorporated community in the county, CT. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in North Haven
North Haven is a community of 24,177 people in Connecticut. The median household income is $132,689, median rent runs about $1,720 per month, and median home values are around $393,200. The average commute is 22.5 minutes.
North Haven at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Foreign-Born
12.3%
Broadband Internet
94.8%
of households
Population Growth
+1.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.3% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in North Haven: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Haven, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (16.8%), and 5.2% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
21.5%
of residents
65 and Older
22.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.9%
of households
Married Couples
57.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 16% above CT average
Rent, home values, and income in North Haven
In North Haven, rent runs 16% above the CT average, and home values are 7% above the CT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,964
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $473,385 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CT
Unemployment in North Haven
Unemployment in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, which includes North Haven, is close to the CT average.
Unemployment rate
North Haven: South Central Connecticut Planning Region rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (county-wide) · Annual averages
What North Haven Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.7 min avg
How North Haven residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Haven, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN)
Small hub738k passengers boarded in 2025
- 39 mi
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Medium hub3.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 67 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 88% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in North Haven runs 88% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
40
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,493.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
North Haven Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
In New Haven County, which includes North Haven, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $80,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $469,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Flash Flood | $19,000 |
| 2022 | 13 | Winter Weather | $36,000 |
| 2021 | 14 | Flash Flood | $309,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $21.1M |
| 2019 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $176,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Winter Weather | $588,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
New Haven County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in New Haven County, which includes North Haven, is typically good — 245 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
245
per year
Moderate Days
107
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
New Haven County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North Haven has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.4"
Annual Snowfall
33.6"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
123
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
Show month-by-month table ↓Hide table ↑
| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.60" |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 3.46" |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 4.43" |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 4.66" |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.68" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.90" |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.81" |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.77" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 4.33" |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.91" |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 4.35" |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 4.51" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Haven
Uninsured
2.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Haven's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Masonicare Health Center
Psychiatric · 5.2 mi away · Wallingford
Connecticut Mental Health Center
Psychiatric · 7.1 mi away · New Haven
Yale-new Haven Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · New Haven
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Haven
North Haven's student/teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Haven (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,758 students · in-state tuition $69,900 · 98% graduate · median earnings $118,356 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern Connecticut State University
6.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,295 students · in-state tuition $13,438 · 57% graduate · median earnings $59,695 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,841 students · in-state tuition $49,320 · 63% graduate · median earnings $69,320 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 991 students · in-state tuition $43,118 · 55% graduate · median earnings $62,459 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
14.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 733 students · in-state tuition $18,250 · 62% graduate · median earnings $82,098 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Weir Farm National Historical Park, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Haven
North Haven has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Weir Farm National Historical Park (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
32 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
48 mi awayFire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
49 mi awaySpringfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site
52 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
60 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
61 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
61 mi awayVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site
63 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Haven
North Haven Memorial Library
17 Elm St., North Haven
Cities Near North Haven
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to North Haven?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
North Haven FAQ
Is North Haven, Connecticut affordable?⌄
North Haven's median rent is $1,720/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $132,689/year. Median home value is $393,200.
Is North Haven, Connecticut safe?⌄
North Haven's violent crime rate was 40 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2493 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Haven, Connecticut?⌄
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, which includes North Haven, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Haven, Connecticut?⌄
The cost of living in North Haven is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,720/month and median household income is $132,689/year. The median home value is $393,200. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Haven, Connecticut?⌄
The average commute in North Haven is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from