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Cost of Living in North Haven, CT

Population 24,336 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,720
Median home value$393,200
Median household income$132,689

The median rent in North Haven, CT is $1,720/month, 16% higher than the Connecticut median and 22% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $393,200, 18% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $132,689 a year, 39% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.6%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $68,800/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.0×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,988/mo

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North Haven vs. Connecticut vs. U.S.

North HavenConnecticutU.S.
Median rent$1,720$1,488$1,413
Median home value$393,200$366,900$332,700
Median household income$132,689$95,781$80,734
Homeownership rate81.3%66.5%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher46.5%42.5%35.7%
Poverty rate4.1%10.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.0%5.6%5.2%
Work from home14.9%16.0%15.1%
Median age45.741.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in North Haven, CT?

The median gross rent in North Haven, CT is $1,720 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in North Haven, CT?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $68,800 a year in gross income.

Is North Haven, CT expensive to live in?

Rent there is 22% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.0 times the median household income.

Other cities in Connecticut

Bridgeport, CTRent $1,450 · Income $58,685Stamford, CTRent $2,276 · Income $111,586New Haven, CTRent $1,488 · Income $56,851Hartford, CTRent $1,269 · Income $46,411Waterbury, CTRent $1,225 · Income $51,886Norwalk, CTRent $2,073 · Income $107,616

Cities with a similar cost of living

Algonquin, ILRent $1,723 · Income $134,525Cary, NCRent $1,738 · Income $134,905Bergenfield, NJRent $1,752 · Income $130,045Chesterfield, MORent $1,644 · Income $133,037Prior Lake, MNRent $1,654 · Income $134,255Sachse, TXRent $1,798 · Income $131,808

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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