Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
22%
East Haven
East Haven, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,512
Population
28,545
Renter Mix
30% Rent
A sleepy Connecticut town where everyone gets treated like family
Suburban
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Historic
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Convenient
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Museums
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Lake
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Wooded
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Nature
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East Haven isn’t even five miles outside Downtown New Haven, yet it provides a distinctly different Connecticut experience. This tranquil suburb has become a popular bedroom community for those who work in New Haven or one of the surrounding big cities like New York. East Haven is ripe with suburban conveniences and a friendly feel just minutes from historic destinations.
Parks, forests, and recreation areas like Lake Saltonstall give the area an almost wooded feel, a welcome contrast from the dense grid of the nearby city. Charming homes and apartments peek out from lush landscaping and gentle hills, and locals gather at The Centre. Local restaurants and businesses provide some entertainment, and you can also take a glimpse into East Haven’s past at places like the Shore Line Trolley Museum.
With Yale so close, East Haven is an affordable option for students and academics. I-91 and I-95 run right through town, opening you up to explore the rest of New England.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,705
Average: $95,635
Education
5,927
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,883
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
East Haven has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in East Haven, CT is $1,445 for a studio, $1,512 for one bedroom, $2,107 for two bedrooms, and $3,249 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Haven has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,512/month
668 Sq Ft
House
$3,223/month
1,205 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,203/month
1,411 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Haven, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
164 Students
Public
Grades K-5
314 Students
Public
Grades K-5
286 Students
Carbone School/East Haven Academy
Public
Grades K-8
333 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
237 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
516 Students
Carbone School/East Haven Academy
Public
Grades K-8
333 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
36 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
849 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
36 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shore Line Trolley Museum
- Connecticut Children's Museum
- East Rock Park and Trowbridge Environmental Center
- Peabody Museum of Natural History
- Marsh Botanic Garden
Airports
- Tweed/New Haven
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.