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New Haven.
About
Life in New Haven
This is a solid Midwestern working town that sits in Fort Wayne's shadow—literally, just east of Indiana's second-largest city. The economy here is built on agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics; Central States Grain processes soybeans and corn, O'Neal Steel runs one of the nation's largest steel distribution centers, and Norfolk Southern keeps the rail lines humming. What that means for you is a stable job market with a 3.4% unemployment rate, though if you're looking for career growth, you'll likely find yourself commuting those 22 minutes into Fort Wayne anyway.
New Haven at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Foreign-Born
4.7%
Broadband Internet
88.9%
of households
Population Growth
+4.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.7% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in New Haven: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In New Haven, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (33.0%), and 4.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.9%
of residents
65 and Older
18.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.7%
of households
Married Couples
45.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.35
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 6% below IN average
Rent, home values, and income in New Haven
In New Haven, rent runs 6% below the IN average, and home values are 24% below the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,307
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $242,892 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IN
Unemployment in New Haven
Unemployment in Allen County, which includes New Haven, is close to the IN average.
Unemployment rate
New Haven: Allen County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Allen County (county-wide) · Annual averages
New Haven is about 4% of Allen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What New Haven Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.5 min avg
How New Haven residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In New Haven, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)
Regional airport · few flights486k passengers boarded in 2025
- 115 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 117 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
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 33% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in New Haven runs 33% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
220.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,046.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
New Haven Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Allen County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Allen County, which includes New Haven, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $144,000 |
| 2022 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $205,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Winter Weather | $179,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 16 | Winter Weather | $25,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | Winter Weather | None reported |
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
Allen County, county-wide
New Haven is about 4% of Allen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Allen County, which includes New Haven, is typically good — 219 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
219
per year
Moderate Days
143
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Allen County, county-wide
New Haven is about 4% of Allen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
New Haven has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.3"
Annual Snowfall
33.6"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
134
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
140
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.44" |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 1.97" |
| Mar | 46°F | 27°F | 2.54" |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 3.57" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.67" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.86" |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.57" |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.99" |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.07" |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 2.58" |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 2.91" |
| Dec | 37°F | 23°F | 2.31" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in New Haven
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside New Haven's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Park Center, Inc.
Psychiatric · 5.1 mi away · Fort Wayne
St Joseph Health System, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 mi away · Fort Wayne
Dupont Hospital Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Fort Wayne
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.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in New Haven
New Haven's student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near New Haven (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 5,484 students · in-state tuition $9,532 · 36% graduate · median earnings $51,617 (10 yrs after entry)
Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies
5.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,686 students · in-state tuition $9,576 · 17% graduate · median earnings $47,076 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
8.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,567 students · in-state tuition $37,550 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,484 (10 yrs after entry)
Indiana Institute of Technology
5.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,441 students · in-state tuition $32,459 · 45% graduate · median earnings $47,076 (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: Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, 100 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for New Haven
New Haven has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (100 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in New Haven
New Haven Branch
648 Green Street, New Haven
Cities Near New Haven
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to New Haven?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
New Haven FAQ
Is New Haven, Indiana affordable?⌄
New Haven's median rent is $998/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $70,970/year. Median home value is $166,900.
Is New Haven, Indiana safe?⌄
New Haven's violent crime rate was 220 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1046 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in New Haven, Indiana?⌄
Allen County, which includes New Haven, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in New Haven, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in New Haven is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $998/month and median household income is $70,970/year. The median home value is $166,900. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in New Haven, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in New Haven is 23 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