Here's what it costs to live in East Haven, Connecticut, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,528 per month, while the typical home is valued around $294,200. Households earn a median of $94,628 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$94,628
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,528
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$294,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
27,806
Latest estimate
Median Age
45.7 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,611
Per month
Avg Home Value
$360,040
Census ACS
January Avg
31°F
July Avg
75°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
50.1
fair
Hospitals
42
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.1%
What is the cost of living index for East Haven?
The cost of living index for East Haven is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in East Haven?
The median gross rent in East Haven is $1,528 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in East Haven?
The median household income in East Haven is $94,628 per year.
What is the median home value in East Haven?
The median home value in East Haven is $294,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in East Haven?
Air quality data for East Haven is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in East Haven?
Tax data for Connecticut is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
