New Haven, CT
Census place 0952000 · pop 134,349
Home of Yale University and birthplace of the hamburger sandwich, first served at Louis' Lunch in 1900.
Source ↗Sales & income are statewide.
The breakdown — worst first
U.S. median 67.2% · worse than most cities
28.4% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.
U.S. median 0.43 · worse than most cities
Gini 0.53 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).
U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities
2.24% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.
U.S. median 12.1% · worse than most cities
23.9% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.
U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities
2797 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.
U.S. median 1 days · worse than most cities
12 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median 26.5% · worse than most cities
32.5% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.
U.S. median 9.3% · worse than most cities
14.7% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.
U.S. median 17.4% · worse than most cities
18.9% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).
U.S. median $67,857 · worse than most cities
$56,851 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.
U.S. median $1,756/mo · worse than most cities
$2,277/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).
U.S. median 36.5% · worse than most cities
37.9% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).
U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities
94/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities
308 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.
U.S. median 90.0% · worse than most cities
89.7% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities
$287,100 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.
U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities
13.2% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.
U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities
+3.1% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?
U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities
41 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities
22 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.
U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities
38.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.
Not measured for New Haven: Jobs. Not every public source covers every city — EPA air monitors and Zillow rent only reach some places, and national crime data is still being added.
Frequently asked
- Is New Haven, CT a good place to live?
- By the numbers, New Haven scores 32/100 — a F (Bad) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 21 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is bachelor's degree or higher and its weakest is homeownership. Connecticut overall ranks #45 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
- How safe is New Haven, CT?
- New Haven reports 308 violent crimes per 100k and 2797 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
- Is New Haven, CT expensive to live in?
- New Haven has a median home value of $287,100 and typical rent around $2,277/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
- What's the biggest downside of living in New Haven, CT?
- Its weakest measured area is homeownership (28.4%) — 1/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
- What is New Haven, CT best at?
- Its strongest measured area is bachelor's degree or higher (38.9%) — 67/100, better than most U.S. cities. Fun fact: Home of Yale University and birthplace of the hamburger sandwich, first served at Louis' Lunch in 1900.
Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.