Population 24,750 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Haven
Household size in North Haven
| Period | North Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.02 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, North Haven sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider New Haven area, where it has 2.53 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.67, mirroring the country.
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 North Haven
| Period | North Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.7 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.4 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 41.7 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.6, North Haven is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has crept up from 44.3 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 North Haven
| Period | North Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 13.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in North Haven, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 North Haven
Renters in North Haven
| Period | North Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 34.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 36.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 38.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 37.6% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.5% of households in North Haven rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About a third of owners (33.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.4 points, 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 North Haven
| Period | North Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.5% of homes in North Haven are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a lower vacancy rate.
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 North Haven
| Period | North Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1961 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in North Haven is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 North Haven
| Period | North Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,243 | $1,093 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,295 | $1,175 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,438 | $1,288 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,860 | $1,584 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$618 | +$491 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Haven pays $1,860 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $618 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.7% 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 North Haven
Bachelor's degrees in North Haven
| Period | North Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7% | 31.6% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.3% | 33.1% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.2% | 34.5% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.7% | 38.5% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in North Haven: 47.7% 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 is up 10.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 North Haven
| Period | North Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 87.4% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 88.4% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 89.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 90.6% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Haven: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 North Haven
| Period | North Haven | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Haven has been low: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only four of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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).
North Haven compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Haven | 2.62 | 44.6 | 6.3% | 18.5% | 3.5% | 1968 | $1,860 | 47.7% | 95.6% | 1.9% |
| Hamden | 2.52 | 40.8 | 11.1% | 38.1% | 9.0% | 1964 | $1,652 | 48.4% | 94.4% | 5.9% |
| Northford | 2.78 | 46.4 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 4.8% | 1975 | $1,433 | 37.6% | 94.5% | 3.6% |
| Wallingford Center | 2.22 | 42.6 | 5.4% | 39.6% | 5.4% | 1961 | $1,283 | 36.5% | 91.5% | 5.0% |
| New Haven area | 2.53 | 41.7 | 13.5% | 37.6% | 8.0% | 1964 | $1,584 | 38.5% | 90.6% | 6.4% |
| Spring Glen | 2.72 | 49.0 | 4.2% | 12.6% | 11.5% | 1969 | $1,721 | 57.5% | 93.5% | 2.3% |
| North Branford | 2.48 | 50.9 | 12.4% | 12.5% | 5.9% | 1976 | $1,946 | 32.8% | 95.6% | 6.7% |
| Wallingford | 2.51 | 46.3 | 7.8% | 17.5% | 5.5% | 1976 | $1,575 | 42.8% | 96.7% | 3.4% |
| Millbrook | 3.16 | 45.9 | 9.5% | 0.8% | 8.9% | 1981 | $1,542 | 58.2% | 99.0% | 3.6% |
| East Haven | 2.41 | 46.4 | 9.9% | 30.1% | 7.7% | 1962 | $1,693 | 31.8% | 91.4% | 4.9% |
| Branford Center | 1.99 | 47.2 | 5.6% | 58.3% | 1.6% | 1970 | $1,620 | 45.3% | 96.8% | 4.1% |
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 North Haven. 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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