West Haven, CT
Living in West Haven
Bikeability49
Walkability62
Commute64
Public Transit55
Affordability44
Public Safety52
Airports47
Hospitals35
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
55kPopulation-307 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black19%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate39%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$194kMedian Home Value-$39k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$986Median Monthly Rent+$149 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K33%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene27%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas50%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Haven
United States45
Connecticut25
New Haven Metro Area37
New Haven County37
Property Crime in West Haven
United States48
Connecticut28
New Haven Metro Area52
New Haven County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 9 |
| 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Haven
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding26
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Haven, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Haven, CT
Notre Dame High School
1 miles, N
St Lawrence School
1 miles, E
Our Lady of Victory School
1 miles, S
The Goddard School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near West Haven, CT
University of New Haven
1 miles, N
Yale University
3 miles, NE
Southern Connecticut State University
4 miles, N
Albertus Magnus College
5 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Haven, CT
Yale-New Haven Hospital
3 miles, NE
Connecticut Mental Health Center
3 miles, NE
The Connecticut Hospice Inc
7 miles, E
Griffin Hospital
8 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near West Haven, CT
Tweed-New Haven Airport
4 miles, E
Long Island MacArthur Airport
34 miles, S
Westchester County Airport
41 miles, W
Bradley International Airport
48 miles, N