06511

New Haven, CT

Total Population

55,940

Median Household Income

$55,248

Median Home Value

$291,200

Median Rent

$1,481

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$55,248

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$291,200

101.4% above state median

Rent

$1,481

100% above state median

Median Age

28.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor New Haven, CT

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 50.0% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 28.9 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 7.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

High remote work adoption with 22.6% working from home.

Poverty rate of 23.7% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$55,248

-26.5% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-27,441,216

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.31 people

Total Households

21,442

Family Households

20.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

40.7%

#2 Industry

Finance

18.5%

#3 Industry

Manufacturing

15.8%

Total Employed Residents:12,436

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

2.5%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

3.9%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

22.6%

5,231 workers

Public Transit

11.5%

2,672 workers

Total Commuting Workers:23,190

Commute Insights

High remote work adoption (22.6% work from home)

Good public transit usage (11.5% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

92.5%

27,826 employed

Labor Force

30,111

2,260 unemployed

Median Age

28.9 years

Per Capita Income

$36,727

Poverty Rate

23.7%

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