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New Haven
  • City in Connecticut

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C minus
  3. Housing
    grade D
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade C
  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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New Haven is a city in Connecticut with a population of 133,874. New Haven is in New Haven County. Living in New Haven offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In New Haven there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in New Haven and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About New Haven...
Population
133,874

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$207,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,267
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    72%
  • Own
    28%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    382.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    19.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    38.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    181.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    369.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,353.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    584
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    15%
  • 25-34 years
    19%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    9%
  • 65+ years
    11%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    20%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    15%
    national  11%

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