West Haven, CT

Living in West Haven

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 62
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Commute 64
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 44
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Public Safety 52
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 98
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Schools 42
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Residents

55k Population -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

$63k Median 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

$194k Median Home Value -$39k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$986 Median 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

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St Lawrence School
1 miles, E
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The Goddard School
2 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near West Haven, CT

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Yale University
3 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near West Haven, CT

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Griffin Hospital
8 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near West Haven, CT

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