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East Haven, Connecticut

Introduction to East Haven, Connecticut

East Haven, Connecticut, in New Haven county, is 3 miles SE of New Haven, Connecticut and 68 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is in the New Haven- Meriden area. There are 28,189 residents in East Haven.

East Haven History

East Haven was obtained on November 29, 1638, by Puritan settlers Theophilus Eaton and Reverend John Davenport. It was then called East Farms. Settlements were established here in 1639. The New Haven colony merged with the Connecticut Colony in 1655 and an ironwork mill was set up here. As this mill became successful, the area came to be known as Iron Works Village. In May of 1707, the name of the town was changed to East Haven and it was officially incorporated in 1785.

East Haven and nearby Attractions

  • Shore Line Trolley Museum
  • Hagaman Memorial Library
  • Maloney Brook
  • Silver Sands Beach
  • Alling Memorial Golf Course
  • Kennedy Field

Things To Do In East Haven

The Silver Sands Beach, Shell Beach, Momauguin Beach and West Silver Sands Beach are very popular tourist spots. One can also indulge in a variety of recreational activities and sports at these beaches. The Trolley Square Shopping Center is the ideal destination for those who love to shop.

East Haven Transportation

JFK Memorial is the nearest major airport.

East Haven Higher Education

Gateway Community College, Yale University, the University of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University and Quinnipiac University provide higher educational opportunities to the residents of East Haven.

High Points

East Haven strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyEast Haven Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%East Haven Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of East Haven, CT

Comparing East Haven to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population95
Female Share of the Population89
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime106
Low Property Crime94

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