Living in New Haven (Connecticut)
New Haven (Connecticut) is a city in Connecticut, United States, home to 130,322 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 3%, #146 of 6,227), digital natives (top 4%, #175 of 4,750), students (top 6%, #124 of 2,119).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about New Haven (Connecticut)
- It is right on the coast of the Long Island Sound.
- It is part of Greater New Haven, 3 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 11 min and sets around 22:26; in late June it sets around 2:28.
How New Haven (Connecticut) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Connecticut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 49 | #5,787 of 11,898 | #126 of 186 | Map |
| Low-income household | 39 | #4,740 of 9,771 | #56 of 136 | Map |
| Low-income family | 42 | #4,608 of 8,006 | #103 of 136 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #3,238 of 6,237 | #91 of 111 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #3,228 of 9,474 | #101 of 153 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #4,818 of 9,474 | #136 of 153 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,520 of 10,762 | #120 of 145 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #340 of 4,537 | #6 of 95 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #267 of 4,444 | #5 of 90 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #456 of 3,053 | #6 of 70 | Map |
| Remote worker | 56 | #4,274 of 7,271 | #99 of 111 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #146 of 6,227 | #6 of 120 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #352 of 3,933 | #5 of 82 | Map |
| Student | 80 | #124 of 2,119 | #2 of 50 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 48 | #2,827 of 8,006 | #52 of 136 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 35 | #7,828 of 12,111 | #77 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 72 | #422 of 4,114 | #5 of 88 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #922 of 7,271 | #15 of 111 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #2,433 of 9,474 | #71 of 153 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #13,604 of 18,063 | #190 of 190 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 47 | #1,783 of 16,523 | #37 of 186 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 23 | #15,407 of 18,063 | #183 of 190 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #2,575 of 16,523 | #73 of 186 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #277 of 21,167 | #7 of 196 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,761 of 12,111 | #79 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #895 of 6,413 | #24 of 95 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #897 of 12,111 | #24 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #175 of 4,750 | #3 of 97 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- West Haven (Connecticut) 4 km
- East Haven 6 km
- Woodbridge (Connecticut) 8 km
- Orange (Connecticut) 9 km
- Branford Center 10 km
- Hamden (Connecticut) 10 km
- North Haven (Connecticut) 11 km
- Ansonia (Connecticut) 13 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.