Comparing New Haven and West Haven
| New Haven Read the guide | West Haven Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | New Haven County | New Haven County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $390,750 | $399,950 |
| Price vs a year ago | +4.2% | +11.1% |
| Price per sq ft | $211 | $240 |
| Sells at | 100% of list price | 101% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 728 | 466 |
| Median days on market | 20 | 16 |
| Homes for sale now | 163 | 110 |
| Months of supply | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Typical home sold | 4 bd · 1,820 sq ft · built 1918 | 3 bd · 1,530 sq ft · built 1951 |
| Home types | 35% single-family · 23% condo · 42% multi-family | 65% single-family · 17% condo · 19% multi-family |
| Population | 137,562 | 55,379 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 18.7 | 10.8 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 39.96 | 25.58 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$10,900/yr | ~$7,200/yr |
| Public schools | 43 | 10 |
| Parks and preserves | 109 | 21 |
Market figures: SmartMLS closed residential sales, last 12 months; a town with fewer than 10 sales shows n/a. The tax estimate is the median sale price × Connecticut's 70% assessment × the town-wide mill rate (special taxing districts and actual assessments differ). Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate. Mill rates: CT Office of Policy and Management. School counts: NCES. Parks: OpenStreetMap contributors.