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West Rock
  • Neighborhood in New Haven, CT

Report Card

grade C minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade D minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade C minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade D+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A

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West Rock is a neighborhood in New Haven, Connecticut with a population of 3,736. West Rock is in New Haven County. Living in West Rock offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In West Rock there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in West Rock and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About West Rock...
Population
3,736

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$214,482
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$824
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    94%
  • Own
    6%
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West Rock Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$36,376
National
$69,021
Families with Children
24%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    4%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    6%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    national  11%

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