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.
Median Household Income
$56,851
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,488
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$287,100
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
| 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
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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
$1,596
Per month
Avg Home Value
$382,350
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
31.9
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.6%
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 $1,488 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 $56,851 per year.
What is the median home value in New Haven?
The median home value in New Haven is $287,100 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?
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
