Living in New Haven, CT
New Haven is a coastal city of 137,562 residents on New Haven Harbor, with a nine-square green at its center and Yale University's campus downtown.
New Haven at a glance
- Median sale price
- $390,750+4.2% vs last year 728 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 39.96 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$10,900 median-priced home
- Population
- 137,562 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 18.7 sq mi 7,360 per sq mi
What it is like in New Haven
New Haven sits on New Haven Harbor on the northern shore of Long Island Sound, in New Haven County. The city covers 18.69 square miles and had a population of 137,562. It borders West Haven, East Haven, Orange, Woodbridge, Hamden and North Haven.
English Puritans settled the area in 1638. Eight streets were laid out in a three-by-three grid, and the central square, the 16-acre New Haven Green, is a National Historic Landmark. The Collegiate School moved to New Haven in 1716 and was renamed Yale College in 1718. In 1839 the trial of the Amistad captives was held in the city's federal court.
Two basalt ridges, East Rock and West Rock, flank the city. Neighborhoods include Downtown, Wooster Square, Fair Haven, The Hill and Westville.
Parks include East Rock Park with the Pardee Rose Garden, Lighthouse Point Park, a waterfront park with a historic lighthouse and a carousel, and Edgewood Park. Other parks and preserves include Marsh Botanical Gardens, Pardee Seawall Park and Fairmont Park.
Museums include the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, the Yale University Art Gallery, the Yale Center for British Art, the New Haven Museum and the Connecticut Children's Museum. Live performance venues include Yale Repertory Theatre, College Street Music Hall and Toad's Place.
New Haven-style pizza is served at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and Sally's Apizza on Wooster Street and at Modern Apizza on State Street. Chapel Street, Broadway and Whitney Avenue each have restaurants, cafes and shops.
Getting around from New Haven
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 49 min | 35 |
| Stamford | 59 min | 41 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 112 min | 76 |
| Boston | 169 min | 137 |
| Providence | 126 min | 104 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 72 min | 53 |
Rail stations nearby
- State Street 0.4 mi Amtrak
- New Haven-State Street 0.4 mi Metro-North, CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
- New Haven Union Station 0.9 mi Amtrak
Highways and routes
Interstates 91 and 95, Route 34 and Route 15 serve the city. Drive times: Hartford is 49 minutes (35 miles), Stamford is 59 minutes (41 miles), Midtown New York City is 112 minutes (76 miles), Providence is 126 minutes (104 miles), Boston is 169 minutes (137 miles) and Bradley Airport is 72 minutes (53 miles).
New Haven-State Street station, 0.4 miles away in a straight line, has Metro-North, CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak service. Amtrak also stops at State Street and at New Haven Union Station (0.9 miles). Tweed New Haven Regional Airport is in the city.
Schools in New Haven
43 public schools in New Haven School District, Booker T. Washington Academy District, Elm City Montessori School District, Common Ground High School District, Amistad Academy District, Elm City College Preparatory School District, Highville Charter School District and Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men Inc. Distr. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 29
- Augusta Lewis Troup
- Barack H. Obama Magnet University
- Barnard Environmental Magnet
- Beecher
- Benjamin Jepson Magnet
- Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet
- Booker T. Washington Academy
- Brennan Rogers
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- Celentano BioTech Health and Medical Magnet
- Clinton Avenue
- Conte/West Hills Magnet
- Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation
- East Rock Community Magnet
- Edgewood
- Elm City Montessori
- Fair Haven
- Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration
- Hill Central Music Academy
- John C. Daniels
- John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM
- King/Robinson Magnet
- Lincoln-Bassett
- Mauro-Sheridan Magnet
- Nathan Hale
- Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness
- Ross/Woodward
- Truman
- Wexler/Grant Community
- Worthington Hooker
Middle 1
- Betsy Ross Arts Magnet
High school 9
- Common Ground High School
- Cooperative High School - Inter-District Magnet
- High School In The Community
- Hill Regional Career High School
- James Hillhouse High School
- Metropolitan Business Academy
- New Haven Academy
- Sound School
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- Wilbur Cross High School
Other 4
- Amistad Academy
- Elm City College Preparatory School
- Highville Charter School
- Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men Inc.
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up New Haven School District, Booker T. Washington Academy District, Elm City Montessori School District, Common Ground High School District, Amistad Academy District, Elm City College Preparatory School District, Highville Charter School District and Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men Inc. Distr on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in New Haven
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Craft brewery in Fair Haven making house beers, with cocktails, wine, cider and small bites.
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Latin American counter serving arepas, empanadas, quesadillas and churros on Broadway.
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Detroit-style square pizza with crisp cheese edges, on Broadway near the Yale campus.
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Plant-based Caribbean-style dishes on George Street.
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Coal-fired New Haven-style pizza served on Wooster Street, including clam pies.
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Italian-American dishes and wood-fired specialties on Wooster Street in Wooster Square.
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Peruvian restaurant on Elm Street.
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Jamaican restaurant on Winthrop Avenue with lunch specials and takeout.
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Asian-inspired small plates, noodle dishes and cocktails at a marina on the Quinnipiac River.
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Pizza shop on State Street making New Haven-style pies, with a menu of specialty toppings.
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Japanese sushi bar on Temple Street, closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Kosher pizzeria and bakery on Chapel Street.
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European-inspired seasonal dishes, handmade pasta and cocktails in the Wooster Square area.
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New Haven-style apizza baked in a coal-fired oven on Wooster Street.
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Mexican tacos, tortas and burritos on Ferry Street in Fair Haven.
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Breakfast and lunch dishes made with ingredients from Connecticut farms, on Grand Avenue.
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Tibetan restaurant on Chapel Street.
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French pastries, tarts, macarons and coffee, open Wednesday through Sunday.
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Plant-based ice cream shop at the corner of Whitney Avenue.
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Diner on Whalley Avenue with a menu of American dishes.
Things to do and see 9
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Rare book library designed by Gordon Bunshaft and completed in 1963, with exhibitions.
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Live music venue on College Street with a published schedule of concerts into 2027.
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Hands-on museum on Wall Street open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Cemetery established in 1797 with a landscaped layout.
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History museum founded in 1862 in a Colonial Revival building on Whitney Avenue.
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Museum on Chapel Street holding paintings, sculpture and drawings from Britain.
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Natural history museum on Whitney Avenue with dinosaur and other science galleries.
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Professional theatre company on Chapel Street, founded in 1966.
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Art museum on Chapel Street with collections spanning many cultures and periods.
Parks, preserves and trails 109
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Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
New Haven housing market
Over the last 12 months, 728 homes sold in New Haven with a median sale price of $390,750 and a median of 20 days on market. There are 163 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $211 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 4.2% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.7 months.
New Haven's town-wide property tax rate is 39.96 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $10,900 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about New Haven
What is the median home price in New Haven, CT?
The median sale price in New Haven is $390,750, based on 728 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in New Haven, CT?
New Haven's town-wide property tax rate is 39.96 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $10,900 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is New Haven, CT from Hartford?
New Haven is about 35 miles and a 49-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is New Haven, CT from New York City?
New Haven is about 76 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 112-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in New Haven, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is State Street (Amtrak) about 0.4 miles from the center of New Haven. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of New Haven, CT?
New Haven has about 137,562 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 18.7 square miles.
How many public schools are in New Haven, CT?
New Haven has 43 public schools in New Haven School District, Booker T. Washington Academy District, Elm City Montessori School District, Common Ground High School District, Amistad Academy District, Elm City College Preparatory School District, Highville Charter School District and Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men Inc. Distr. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in New Haven, CT?
There are 163 homes for sale in New Haven right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Which highways serve New Haven?
Interstates 91 and 95, Route 34 (the Oak Street Connector) and Route 15 serve the city.
Which train stations are in New Haven?
New Haven-State Street has Metro-North, CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak service. State Street has Amtrak, and New Haven Union Station also has Amtrak.
What are the parks in New Haven?
The city's parks include East Rock Park, Lighthouse Point Park, Edgewood Park, Marsh Botanical Gardens, Pardee Seawall Park and Fairmont Park, among others.
How far is New Haven from Hartford and New York City?
Hartford is 49 minutes (35 miles) by car and Midtown New York City is 112 minutes (76 miles).
Where is New Haven-style pizza served?
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana is at 157 Wooster Street, Sally's Apizza is at 237 Wooster Street and Modern Apizza is at 874 State Street.
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