New Haven, CT
Demographics And Statistics
Living In New Haven, Connecticut Summary
Life in New Haven research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in New Haven over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in New Haven:
The population in New Haven is 135,736.
The median home value in New Haven is $279,194.
The median income in New Haven is $54,305.
The cost of living in New Haven is 114 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in New Haven is $1,402.
The unemployment rate in New Haven is 7.8%.
The poverty rate in New Haven is 25.3%.
The average high in New Haven is 60.5° and the average low is 41.1°.
New Haven SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
New Haven, CT Crime Report
Crime in New Haven summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in New Haven. Key points include:
There were 4,980 total crimes in New Haven in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in New Haven is 3,656.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in New Haven is 555.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in New Haven is 3,101.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in New Haven is 57.31% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In New Haven Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
New Haven / 100k People |
Connecticut / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,980 | 3,656.3 | 1,746.7 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 756 | 555.0 | 181.6 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 15 | 11.0 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 243 | 178.4 | 57.2 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 450 | 330.4 | 103.8 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 4,224 | 3,101.2 | 1,565.1 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 395 | 290.0 | 187.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 3,049 | 2,238.5 | 1,141.2 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 780 | 572.7 | 236.8 | 282.7 |
New Haven, CT Cost Of Living
Cost of living in New Haven summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in New Haven. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Connecticut. Key points include:
The cost of living in New Haven is 114 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in New Haven is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in New Haven is $279,194.
The median income in New Haven is $54,305.
New Haven's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In New Haven Comparison Table
| Living Expense | New Haven | Connecticut | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 114 | 100 | |
| Services | 116 | 113 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 113 | 107 | 100 | |
| Housing | 110 | 123 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 136 | 127 | 100 | |
New Haven, CT Weather
The average high in New Haven is 60.5° and the average low is 41.1°.
There are 77.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.9 inches of precipitation each year with 34.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | New Haven |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
New Haven, CT Photos
6 Reviews & Comments About New Haven
/5
Ars Jae -
Let's not lie, New Haven was good back in the 2000's but now the gov is in debt and it's so pricy. It's going down. Thankfully I live in the near west vile/ Woodbridge and that's the best neighborhood I've seen
Randai and Gianna TV -
I live in New Haven, and its quiet, and I live a couple minutes away!! Also, I go to AAMS, and we're ranked #1 in the state for middle schools so stfu with yo fake facts.
Roachfat The Nostalgist -
New Haven is Not all Crappy. There are Outskirts like near Southern & near Amity.
Also by Whitney Ave. Nice Houses.
I live in Hamden. 5 minutes away.
I Love It. New Haven & Hamden.
Mark C -
Connecticut S***S! I live in New Haven. New Haven is very bad.
HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-15 20:45:59.196012
There is something for everyone to do. There are many colleges in the area to visit
There are so many places to eat at. New Haven is known for its pizza!
HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-19 01:43:35.536197
Beautiful architecture, very cozy college atmosphere, lots of variety of stores and sites
Large contrast between gentrified and ungentrified areas
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New Haven Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in New Haven
The current population in New Haven is 135,736. The population has increased 5.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 135,736 | 4.0% |
| 2021 | 130,529 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 130,884 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 130,405 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 130,612 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 130,553 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 130,338 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 129,898 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 129,213 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 128,885 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in New Haven
New Haven is:
32.2% White with 43,696 White residents.
28.0% African American with 38,040 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 83 American Indian residents.
5.0% Asian with 6,761 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 1,383 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 4,142 Two Or More residents.
30.7% Hispanic with 41,631 Hispanic residents.
| Race | New Haven | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32.2% | 63.9% | 58.9% |
| African American | 28.0% | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 30.7% | 17.4% | 18.7% |
Gender in New Haven
New Haven is 53.0% female with 71,915 female residents.
New Haven is 47.0% male with 63,821 male residents.
| Gender | New Haven | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Male | 47.0% | 49.0% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in New Haven for adults over 25
6.0% of adults in New Haven completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in New Haven completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in New Haven completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in New Haven completed some college.
5.0% of adults in New Haven completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in New Haven completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in New Haven completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in New Haven completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in New Haven completed doctorate degree.
| Education | New Haven | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For New Haven, Connecticut
9.3% of households in New Haven earn Less than $10,000.
7.8% of households in New Haven earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.7% of households in New Haven earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.3% of households in New Haven earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.9% of households in New Haven earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.2% of households in New Haven earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.0% of households in New Haven earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.2% of households in New Haven earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.5% of households in New Haven earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.1% of households in New Haven earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | New Haven | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.8% | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.2% | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.2% | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.5% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.1% | 17.0% | 11.4% |
