Here's what it costs to live in New Haven, Connecticut, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,488 per month, while the typical home is valued around $287,100. Households earn a median of $56,851 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. 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.
$56,851
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,488
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$287,100
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,372
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,591
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,969
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,433
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD 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
134,349
Latest estimate
Median Age
31.9 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
7
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,467
Per month
Avg Home Value
$270,143
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 06510 | — | $1,896 | $413,200 |
| ZIP 06511 | — | $1,481 | $291,200 |
| ZIP 06512 | — | $1,378 | $255,200 |
| ZIP 06513 | — | $1,170 | $217,000 |
| ZIP 06514 | — | $1,605 | $233,200 |
| ZIP 06515 | — | $1,401 | $267,300 |
| ZIP 06519 | — | $1,335 | $213,900 |
January Avg
31°F
July Avg
75°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.9
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.6%
The cost of living index for New Haven is not yet available.
The median gross rent in New Haven is $1,488 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in New Haven is $56,851 per year.
The median home value in New Haven is $287,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for New Haven is not yet available.
Tax data for Connecticut is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
