Population 10,305 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Rock
Household size in East Rock
| Period | East Rock | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.99 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.02 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
East Rock is a place of small households, averaging 1.99 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.14, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in East Rock
| Period | East Rock | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.5 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.6 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.5 | 41.7 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
East Rock is young: half of its residents are under 32.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.6, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in East Rock
| Period | East Rock | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 13.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.2% of households in East Rock, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. East Rock has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five New Haven neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in East Rock
Renters in East Rock
| Period | East Rock | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.0% | 34.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 73.9% | 36.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.6% | 38.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 79.1% | 37.6% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in East Rock rent: 79.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 34.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 7.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in East Rock
| Period | East Rock | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in East Rock is close to the national rate: 8.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in East Rock
| Period | East Rock | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1961 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1939 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in East Rock is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1939, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. East Rock has the oldest homes of any New Haven neighborhood.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in East Rock
| Period | East Rock | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,119 | $1,093 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,268 | $1,175 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,519 | $1,288 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,810 | $1,584 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$691 | +$491 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in East Rock costs $1,810 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $691 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 33.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Few New Haven neighborhoods have higher rents: only two of 17.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in East Rock
Bachelor's degrees in East Rock
| Period | East Rock | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.6% | 31.6% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 72.4% | 33.1% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.8% | 34.5% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 75.2% | 38.5% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in East Rock: 75.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in East Rock
| Period | East Rock | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 87.4% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.4% | 88.4% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 89.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 90.6% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in East Rock: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. East Rock has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of New Haven neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in East Rock
| Period | East Rock | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in East Rock has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other New Haven neighborhood has lower unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
East Rock compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Rock | 1.99 | 32.5 | 8.2% | 79.1% | 8.1% | 1939 | $1,810 | 75.2% | 95.4% | 3.3% |
| Prospect Hill | 1.98 | 29.5 | 7.1% | 79.5% | 7.4% | 1942 | $1,717 | 81.9% | 100.0% | 2.3% |
| Mill River | 3.09 | 30.3 | 31.9% | 76.8% | 16.1% | 1952 | $1,535 | 23.4% | 79.9% | 14.7% |
| Wooster Square | 1.55 | 33.3 | 5.6% | 79.8% | 10.5% | 1956 | $1,874 | 76.1% | 96.6% | 5.0% |
| Downtown New Haven | 1.72 | 24.5 | 4.0% | 94.7% | 18.2% | 1952 | $1,824 | 75.8% | 93.8% | 5.6% |
| Dixwell | 2.27 | 28.8 | 17.0% | 84.0% | 18.6% | 1957 | $1,292 | 39.1% | 88.9% | 11.7% |
| Newhallville | 3.17 | 28.8 | 37.4% | 74.1% | 13.4% | 1947 | $1,474 | 24.5% | 89.8% | 6.6% |
| Fair Haven | 2.60 | 36.6 | 25.6% | 67.4% | 10.3% | 1964 | $1,377 | 20.2% | 83.5% | 11.4% |
| Dwight | 1.72 | 26.0 | 16.4% | 97.5% | 14.6% | 1964 | $1,400 | 46.1% | 92.5% | 11.4% |
| Quinnipiac Meadows | 2.76 | 35.7 | 38.2% | 61.3% | 5.8% | 1962 | $1,328 | 23.9% | 85.3% | 9.2% |
| Beaver Hills | 2.86 | 32.1 | 16.4% | 60.4% | 5.1% | 1946 | $1,333 | 37.1% | 86.4% | 13.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up East Rock. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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