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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.
In West Haven, about 44% of adults are married.
In 2000, West Haven had a median family income of $51,631.
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.
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.
In West Haven, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing West Haven to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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