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Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
12%
New Haven
New Haven, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,143
Population
127,936
Renter Mix
75% Rent
The beautiful and historic home to Yale University
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Living in New Haven combines centuries of history with contemporary city life. As home to Yale University, the city offers exceptional dining, arts, and educational opportunities. The downtown area features more than 120 restaurants near the historic New Haven Green, including the city's internationally recognized pizza establishments. Current rental trends show average rents ranging from $1,818 for studios to $2,830 for four-bedroom units, with moderate year-over-year increases across most unit types.
New Haven's neighborhoods each have their own character, from the tree-lined streets of East Rock and Westville to the energetic downtown district with its mix of apartments and condominiums. The city's parks, including East Rock and West Rock, offer hiking trails and panoramic views of Long Island Sound and the city below. Yale University enriches the community with museums like the Yale University Art Gallery and the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. The city's distinctive layout dates to 1638, when it was designed in a nine-square grid with the New Haven Green at its center. New Haven earned its "Elm City" nickname through establishing America's first public tree planting program, a legacy reflected in its continued emphasis on green spaces and environmental stewardship.
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Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,339
Average: $73,070
Education
38,429
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
61,932
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
New Haven has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
75%
Non-Renters
25%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in New Haven, CT is $1,843 for a studio, $2,101 for one bedroom, $2,424 for two bedrooms, and $2,623 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Haven has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,101/month
675 Sq Ft
House
$3,261/month
1,976 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,183/month
1,157 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,434/month
1,012 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in New Haven, CT is 8.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in New Haven is 6.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,857 - $2,695. You can expect to pay 3.1% more for groceries, 35.2% more for utilities, and 2.2% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
371 Students
Public
Grades K-8
265 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
530 Students
Public
Grades K-8
444 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,116 Students
Public
Grades K-8
371 Students
Public
Grades K-8
265 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
530 Students
Public
Grades K-8
444 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,116 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,116 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
505 Students
Elm City College Preparatory School
Public
Grades K-12
783 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
557 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Connecticut Children's Museum
- Peabody Museum of Natural History
- Marsh Botanic Garden
- Barnard Nature Center at West River Memorial Park
- Edgewood Park and Ranger Station
Airports
- Tweed/New Haven
Top Apartments in New Haven
Houses for Rent in New Haven
Property Management Companies in New Haven, CT
Beachwold Residential
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58
Communities
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14,173
Units
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40
Cities
4 Communities in New Haven
Terrace Management
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25
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3,274
Units
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13
Cities
4 Communities in New Haven
Paredim Communities
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15
Communities
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2,018
Units
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8
Cities
4 Communities in New Haven
TRIO Properties
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18
Communities
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2,053
Units
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13
Cities
3 Communities in New Haven
Spinnaker Real Estate Partners
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11
Communities
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1,845
Units
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4
Cities
3 Communities in New Haven
Bozzuto
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386
Communities
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118,848
Units
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157
Cities
2 Communities in 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.