New Haven, CT cityscape

06515

New Haven, CT

Total Population
19,749
Median Household Income
$73,161
Median Home Value
$267,300
Median Rent
$1,401

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$73,161
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$267,300
101.3% above state median
Rent
$1,401
100% above state median
Median Age
29.8 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 50.5% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 29.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 8.7% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 18.6% 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
$73,161
-2.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
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: 2.50 people

Total Households
6,965
Family Households
31.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
43.7%
#2 Industry
Finance
18.3%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
14.9%
Total Employed Residents:4,642

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
7.5%
665 workers
Public Transit
3.6%
317 workers
Total Commuting Workers:8,878
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.3%
10,263 employed
Labor Force
11,249
983 unemployed
Median Age
29.8 years
Per Capita Income
$35,272
Poverty Rate
18.6%

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