City safety & data profile

West HavenCT

West Haven, CT is a 55K-resident city in South Central Connecticut Planning Region with a median household income of $74,382.

South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for West Haven, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. West Haven has a population larger than 82% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $291,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

55K
Population
Top 18%
By size
$74,382
Median income
$291,700
Median home
14.1%
Poverty rate

The read on West Haven

West Haven posts a median household income higher than 42% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the West Haven area.

Top 58%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near West Haven

Where West Haven income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$74,382 Bottom 42% higher than 42% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CT $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading West Haven, CT beyond the headline numbers

West Haven sits inside South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, at roughly 41.27°N, -72.95°W. Population 54,927, $74,382 median household income. Median home value $291,700, median rent $1,442. Poverty rate 14.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: West Haven's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.9%, then obesity at 35.7%. 1 hospital in/around West Haven, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for West Haven from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
54,927
West Haven
Median Income
$74,382
+9% vs avg
Median Home Value
$291,700
+28% vs avg
Median Age
35.8
years

10-Year Trends 2022–2024

County-level trend (South Central Connecticut Planning Region) - West Haven's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20222024
Population
571K-0%
Median Income
$88,197+5%
Median Home Value
$353,100+14%
Poverty Rate
11.4%-3%
Unemployment
6%-2%

Economics

Economics indicators for West Haven, CT
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,442/mo
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Unemployment 7.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.5%
Work From Home 9.2%
Public Transit 3%

Population

White 47.2%
African American 20.9%
Asian 5.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.9%
Obesity
35.7%
High Blood Pressure
33.6%
Physical Inactivity
29.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.6%
Binge Drinking
14.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.6%
Current Smoking
12.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.8%
Current Asthma
11.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65%
Annual Checkup 79.5%

Other Measures

Diabetes
11.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
WEST HAVEN VA MEDICAL CENTER
WEST HAVEN · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of West Haven, CT? ▼
West Haven, CT has a population of 54,927 people, located in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the median household income in West Haven? ▼
The median household income in West Haven, CT is $74,382 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.1%.
What is the median home value in West Haven? ▼
The median home value in West Haven, CT is $291,700. Median rent is $1,442/month.
What are the top health concerns in West Haven? ▼
The top health indicators in West Haven include Short Sleep Duration (39.9%), Obesity (35.7%), High Blood Pressure (33.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in West Haven? ▼
West Haven has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in West Haven? ▼
The median age in West Haven, CT is 35.8 years. 30.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

West Haven, CT is located in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. With a population of 55K and a $74,382 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the West Haven area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

New Haven, CT 130K East Haven, CT 29K Orange, CT 14K Milford, CT 53K City of Milford (balance), CT 51K Branford, CT 29K Hamden, CT 60K North Haven, CT 24K
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Using West Haven's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the West Haven area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare West Haven against Connecticut peers on any ranking lens. Explore Connecticut

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (South Central Connecticut Planning Region) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.