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West Haven, Connecticut

Introduction to 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.

West Haven History

West Haven was first settled in by Europeans in 1648. It was a part of the New Haven Colony, but separated in 1719 as the Parish of West Haven. However, it officially continued as a part of New Haven until 1822. West Haven unsuccessfully attempted incorporation in 1784. Following this, it joined with New Milford and was incorporated as Orange in 1822. It separated from Orange in 1721, and became a separate town. Finally, in 1961, it achieved the status of a city.

West Haven and nearby Attractions

  • Ward-Heitmann House Museum
  • Oyster River Beach
  • Yale University Art Gallery
  • Knights of Columbus Museum
  • Morse Park
  • Orange Hills Country Club

Things To Do In West Haven

West Haven provides numerous opportunities for a variety of water sports. Apart from several beaches, the city has a number of parks and golf courses. West Haven also has some excellent museums and art galleries, which provide visitors with several hours of recreation.

West Haven Transportation

Tweed-New Haven Airport is nearby.

West Haven Higher Education

The University of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University, Gateway Community College and Yale University provide opportunities for higher education.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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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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