Comparing West Haven and New Haven
| West Haven Read the guide | New Haven Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | New Haven County | New Haven County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $399,950 | $390,750 |
| Price vs a year ago | +11.1% | +4.2% |
| Price per sq ft | $240 | $211 |
| Sells at | 101% of list price | 100% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 466 | 728 |
| Median days on market | 16 | 20 |
| Homes for sale now | 110 | 163 |
| Months of supply | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Typical home sold | 3 bd · 1,530 sq ft · built 1951 | 4 bd · 1,820 sq ft · built 1918 |
| Home types | 65% single-family · 17% condo · 19% multi-family | 35% single-family · 23% condo · 42% multi-family |
| Population | 55,379 | 137,562 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 10.8 | 18.7 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 25.58 | 39.96 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$7,200/yr | ~$10,900/yr |
| Public schools | 10 | 43 |
| Parks and preserves | 21 | 109 |
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.