Population 5,089 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Shore
Household size in East Shore
| Period | East Shore | East Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.46 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.48 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.16 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.41 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.06 | −0.02 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in East Shore are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The picture is much the same across East Haven.
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 Shore
| Period | East Shore | East Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 41.7 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 43.4 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 42.9 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.0 | 46.4 | 41.7 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +4.7 | +2.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
East Shore skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.2, mirroring the country.
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 Shore
| Period | East Shore | East Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 9.8% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 12.4% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in East Shore: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Shore
Renters in East Shore
| Period | East Shore | East Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 28.6% | 34.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.4% | 34.8% | 36.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 33.6% | 38.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 30.1% | 37.6% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.4% of households in East Shore rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 34.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Shore
| Period | East Shore | East Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.7% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 9.9% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in East Shore: 6.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. East Haven as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Shore
| Period | East Shore | East Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1958 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1961 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1961 | 1961 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1962 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in East Shore is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1951, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 Shore
| Period | East Shore | East Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,176 | $1,048 | $1,093 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,389 | $1,124 | $1,175 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,228 | $1,225 | $1,288 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,278 | $1,693 | $1,584 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,101 | +$645 | +$491 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in East Shore runs $2,278 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,101 a month since 2006–10, up 94%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Shore
Bachelor's degrees in East Shore
| Period | East Shore | East Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.3% | 22.5% | 31.6% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.4% | 24.6% | 33.1% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.3% | 25.9% | 34.5% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.8% | 31.8% | 38.5% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +9.4 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
East Shore is highly educated: more than four in ten adults 25 and older (45.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.5 points, 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 Shore
| Period | East Shore | East Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.8% | 86.8% | 87.4% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.9% | 89.0% | 88.4% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 91.0% | 89.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 91.4% | 90.6% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +4.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in East Shore is above the national rate: 92.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across East Haven. The share with a diploma is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Shore
| Period | East Shore | East Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 7.9% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 7.0% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.9% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in East Shore has been strong: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 Shore 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 Shore | 2.34 | 47.0 | 6.5% | 21.4% | 6.2% | 1951 | $2,278 | 45.8% | 92.8% | 1.6% |
| Annex | 2.68 | 35.3 | 20.0% | 61.0% | 14.7% | 1959 | $1,408 | 25.2% | 86.5% | 21.2% |
| Hill | 2.67 | 34.0 | 24.5% | 73.0% | 9.4% | 1953 | $1,401 | 20.0% | 75.3% | 6.5% |
| Wooster Square | 1.55 | 33.3 | 5.6% | 79.8% | 10.5% | 1956 | $1,874 | 76.1% | 96.6% | 5.0% |
| Mill River | 3.09 | 30.3 | 31.9% | 76.8% | 16.1% | 1952 | $1,535 | 23.4% | 79.9% | 14.7% |
| Fair Haven | 2.60 | 36.6 | 25.6% | 67.4% | 10.3% | 1964 | $1,377 | 20.2% | 83.5% | 11.4% |
| Downtown New Haven | 1.72 | 24.5 | 4.0% | 94.7% | 18.2% | 1952 | $1,824 | 75.8% | 93.8% | 5.6% |
| East Rock | 1.99 | 32.5 | 8.2% | 79.1% | 8.1% | 1939 | $1,810 | 75.2% | 95.4% | 3.3% |
| Dwight | 1.72 | 26.0 | 16.4% | 97.5% | 14.6% | 1964 | $1,400 | 46.1% | 92.5% | 11.4% |
| West River | 2.49 | 34.2 | 22.5% | 84.5% | 12.3% | 1954 | $1,308 | 11.1% | 77.9% | 8.5% |
| Dixwell | 2.27 | 28.8 | 17.0% | 84.0% | 18.6% | 1957 | $1,292 | 39.1% | 88.9% | 11.7% |
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 Shore. 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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