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Population and households in Prospect Hill
Household size in Prospect Hill
| Period | Prospect Hill | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.98 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.98 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.02 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Prospect Hill is a place of small households, averaging 1.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Prospect Hill has smaller households than the great majority of New Haven neighborhoods.
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 Prospect Hill
| Period | Prospect Hill | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.1 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.0 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.5 | 41.7 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.4 | +2.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Prospect Hill is young: half of its residents are under 29.5, 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 dropped from 32.9, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Prospect Hill
| Period | Prospect Hill | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.8% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 13.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +0.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Prospect Hill: 7.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Few New Haven neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households: only two of 17.
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 Prospect Hill
Renters in Prospect Hill
| Period | Prospect Hill | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.2% | 34.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 72.7% | 36.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.4% | 38.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 79.5% | 37.6% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Prospect Hill rent: 79.5% 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, 52.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Prospect Hill
| Period | Prospect Hill | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Prospect Hill: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the New Haven area. Prospect Hill has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five New Haven neighborhoods.
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 Prospect Hill
| Period | Prospect Hill | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1961 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1942 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −16 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Prospect Hill is a place of older homes: half were built before 1942, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only two of New Haven's 17 neighborhoods have older homes.
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 Prospect Hill
| Period | Prospect Hill | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,027 | $1,093 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,175 | $1,175 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,233 | $1,288 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,717 | $1,584 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$689 | +$491 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Prospect Hill costs $1,717 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 31.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Prospect Hill has higher rents than the great majority of New Haven neighborhoods.
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 Prospect Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Prospect Hill
| Period | Prospect Hill | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.0% | 31.6% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 74.4% | 33.1% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.1% | 34.5% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 81.9% | 38.5% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Prospect Hill is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (81.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Prospect Hill has the highest share of college graduates of any New Haven neighborhood.
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 Prospect Hill
| Period | Prospect Hill | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.7% | 87.4% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 88.4% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 89.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 100.0% | 90.6% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Prospect Hill: 100.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Prospect Hill has the highest share of high school graduates of any New Haven neighborhood.
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 Prospect Hill
| Period | Prospect Hill | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Prospect Hill has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No 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).
Prospect Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Hill | 1.98 | 29.5 | 7.1% | 79.5% | 7.4% | 1942 | $1,717 | 81.9% | 100.0% | 2.3% |
| Newhallville | 3.17 | 28.8 | 37.4% | 74.1% | 13.4% | 1947 | $1,474 | 24.5% | 89.8% | 6.6% |
| East Rock | 1.99 | 32.5 | 8.2% | 79.1% | 8.1% | 1939 | $1,810 | 75.2% | 95.4% | 3.3% |
| Dixwell | 2.27 | 28.8 | 17.0% | 84.0% | 18.6% | 1957 | $1,292 | 39.1% | 88.9% | 11.7% |
| Highwood | 2.87 | 36.3 | 27.5% | 60.5% | 11.7% | 1957 | $1,578 | 24.5% | 82.2% | 9.7% |
| Downtown New Haven | 1.72 | 24.5 | 4.0% | 94.7% | 18.2% | 1952 | $1,824 | 75.8% | 93.8% | 5.6% |
| Beaver Hills | 2.86 | 32.1 | 16.4% | 60.4% | 5.1% | 1946 | $1,333 | 37.1% | 86.4% | 13.0% |
| Dwight | 1.72 | 26.0 | 16.4% | 97.5% | 14.6% | 1964 | $1,400 | 46.1% | 92.5% | 11.4% |
| 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% |
| Edgewood | 2.67 | 31.9 | 18.9% | 85.0% | 9.1% | 1942 | $1,508 | 28.4% | 93.9% | 10.4% |
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 Prospect Hill. 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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