Here's what it costs to live in New Haven, Connecticut, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,442 per month, while the typical home is valued around $249,000. Households earn a median of $53,771 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$53,771
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,442
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$249,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,372
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,591
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,969
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,433
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
6.99%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.35%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
132,893
Latest estimate
Median Age
31.9 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for New Haven?
The cost of living index for New Haven is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in New Haven?
The median gross rent in New Haven is $1,442 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in New Haven?
The median household income in New Haven is $53,771 per year.
What is the median home value in New Haven?
The median home value in New Haven is $249,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in New Haven?
Air quality data for New Haven is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in New Haven?
Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a statewide sales tax of 6.35% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology