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New haven, CT

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in New haven.

Population: 93,925 (Census ACS)

The median home value in New haven, CT is $362,652 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $398,250 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,147/month. 33 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$362,652

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$362,652
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+19.6%
5-year appreciation
+36.3%
10-year appreciation
+96.9%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$363,124
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$398,250
Median list price
$399,613
Median price per sqft
$278
1-year sale-price change
+10.3%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
94
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
35

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,147/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,877/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,441/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,816/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
33
Elementary schools
21
Middle schools
1
High schools
9
Charter schools
5
School districts serving the area
Amistad Academy District, Highville Charter School District, Booker T. Washington Academy District
Schools include
Amistad Academy, Highville Charter School, Booker T. Washington Academy, Barnard Environmental Magnet School, Beecher School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes V06
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Beacon Heights Landfill (7.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.3°F
Average high
61.3°F
Average low
45.3°F
Annual precipitation
42.4 in
Annual snowfall
35.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Moderate air quality
148
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
208

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
375
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
75,803
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
67,532

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
26
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (26 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Fire Island National Seashore
Airports within 30 mi
75
Nearest airport
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
239
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
63.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.1%
Median annual property tax
$7,128
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

New havenState medianUS median
Median home value$362,652$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$398,250$450,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,147/mo$2,213/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,128$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in New haven, CT?
$362,652.
What is the median sale price in New haven, CT?
$398,250.
How long do homes take to sell in New haven, CT?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in New haven, CT?
Typical rent: $2,147/month.
Is New haven, CT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone V06; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the radon potential in New haven, CT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New haven, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve New haven, CT?
33 schools (21 elementary, 1 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is New haven, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 13.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in New haven, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in New haven, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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