Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
24%
North Haven
North Haven, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,838
Population
24,630
Renter Mix
19% Rent
Enjoy the classic comfort of New England in North Haven
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North Haven is a cozy town just eight miles north of New Haven. Easy access to the big city, small-town charm, great schools, peaceful streets, and modern amenities define this suburban hub. North Haven is packed full of family-friendly activities and facilities that include sports fields and courts, ice rinks, museums, community events, and plenty of shopping and dining destinations. Whether you’re going for a swim at Walter J. Gawrych Community Pool, enrolling a little one in summer camp, or taking advantage of an adult education class, North Haven offers something almost every resident can enjoy. North Haven is equipped with a range of shopping choices as well. Head to Universal Drive for big-box stores and chain eateries, or venture to Washington Avenue to support local shops and restaurants. The rest of North Haven is made up of lush lands hiding residential avenues.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$114,585
Average: $132,067
Education
9,210
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,264
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Haven has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in North Haven, CT is $1,648 for a studio, $1,840 for one bedroom, $2,583 for two bedrooms, and $2,886 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Haven has increased by 6.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,840/month
789 Sq Ft
House
$3,910/month
2,239 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,943/month
993 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Haven, CT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Clintonville Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
371 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
421 Students
Public
Grades K-5
422 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
303 Students
Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School
Public
Grades K-8
467 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
724 Students
Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School
Public
Grades K-8
467 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
921 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
250 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wharton Brook State Park
- P.L.A.C.E. Multicultural Children's Museum
- Sleeping Giant State Park
- East Rock Park and Trowbridge Environmental Center
- Farmington Canal Heritage Greenway
Military Bases
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.