West Haven, Connecticut
Among the top 17% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 6% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 45% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 58% of US places
- top 7% for school quality
- top 13% for comfortable days
- bottom 2% for property tax rate
West Haven is a mid-size city in Connecticut with about 55,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include school quality, comfortable days, and sales tax. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.
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Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.8 in3.0 in
humid 87%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$60kbetter than 13% of US places
Home Value$248k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 22% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 17% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.71%better than 2% of US places
Income Tax6.90%better than 22% of US places
Sales Tax6.35%better than 74% of US places
Estimated total tax burden18.20%better than 11% of US places
Unemployment7.9%better than 21% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.8 in50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall33.6 inbetter than 29% of US places
Sunny Days237 daysbetter than 57% of US places
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 47% of US places
Comfortable Days100 daysbetter than 87% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk53.3better than 67% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 19% of US places
School Quality100.0better than 93% of US places
Violent Crime800/100kbetter than 46% of US places
Property Crime2073/100kbetter than 18% of US places
Community
Population55,33698th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.127th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6395th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9646th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1816th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)49.7%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)16.2%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)26.7%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.6%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 68% of US places
Walkability7.8/20better than 72% of US places
Airport Distance48 mibetter than 69% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.0%better than 72% of US places
Amenities Nearby96.32better than 54% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 39% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is West Haven an affordable place to live?
- West Haven is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $60k, better than 13% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in West Haven?
- The median home value in West Haven is $248k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in West Haven?
- Median household income in West Haven is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in West Haven?
- Median gross rent in West Haven is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is West Haven safe?
- West Haven is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 800/100k (better than 46%). Property crime is 2073/100k.
- What is the weather like in West Haven?
- West Haven averages 74°F in July and 30°F in January, with 41.8 in of annual precipitation and about 237 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in West Haven?
- Public-school quality in West Haven is above average, scoring better than 93% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in West Haven?
- The average one-way commute in West Haven is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)