City profile
North Haven, CT
South Central Connecticut Planning Region · Population 24,336
North Haven is a town in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT with about 24,336 residents and a typical home value near $393,000. It is 6 miles from New Haven, CT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$393,200
Typical monthly housing
$2,719
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
121
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.78%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.99%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.35%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 95/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Riverine flooding, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
39 mi to Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 59% Democratic / 39% Republican
Community
Population
24,336
Black population
3.8%
County
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal storms
Highlights
- About 24,336 residents
- Typical home value about $393,000
- 6 miles from New Haven, CT
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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