West River, New Haven, CT
Living in West River
Bikeability82
Walkability90
Commute45
Public Transit83
Affordability100
Public Safety43
Airports47
Hospitals33
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation-153 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black37%
Caucasian22%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income-$959 (2010–19)
65%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van71%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation15%
Taxicab2%
Walked9%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$153kMedian Home Value-$4k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$929Median Monthly Rent+$79 (2010–19)
20%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached15%
Multiple units26%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier60%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas72%
Crime
Violent Crime in West River
United States45
Connecticut25
New Haven Metro Area37
New Haven County37
Property Crime in West River
United States48
Connecticut28
New Haven Metro Area52
New Haven County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (75%)(21%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump20%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 10 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West River
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding26
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West River, New Haven, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near West River, New Haven, CT
Yeshiva Beis Dovid Shlomo
1 miles, N
St Martin De Porres Academy
1 miles, SE
Notre Dame High School
1 miles, SW
Hopkins School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near West River, New Haven, CT
University of New Haven
1 miles, SW
Yale University
1 miles, E
Southern Connecticut State University
2 miles, N
Albertus Magnus College
2 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West River, New Haven, CT
Connecticut Mental Health Center
1 miles, E
Yale-New Haven Hospital
1 miles, E
The Connecticut Hospice Inc
7 miles, SE
Griffin Hospital
8 miles, W
Airports
Airports near West River, New Haven, CT
Tweed-New Haven Airport
4 miles, SE
Long Island MacArthur Airport
36 miles, S
Westchester County Airport
43 miles, W
Bradley International Airport
46 miles, N