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West Haven, CT


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West Haven, Connecticut

West Haven, Connecticut is 65 miles NE of New York, New York. It is in New Haven county. The city is part of the New Haven - Meriden metro area. The population of West Haven is 52,360.

The People and Families of West Haven

In West Haven, about 44% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Haven had a median family income of $51,631.

Political Inclinations

Among West Haven political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,950. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

West Haven Housing

Of the housing in West Haven, approximately 55% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in West Haven than most places in Connecticut.

Commuting

In West Haven, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%West Haven Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of West Haven, CT

Comparing West 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
Racial Diversity810
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women76
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population72
Well-Paid Single Men75
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing62
Affordability of Rents54
Housing Recently Built37
Affordability of Property Taxes22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime61
Low Violent Crime41

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