Living in West Haven (Connecticut)
West Haven (Connecticut) is a large place in Connecticut, United States, home to 54,927 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 4%, #213 of 6,227), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 6%, #911 of 16,523), people who want to live by the sea (top 7%, #433 of 6,413).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about West Haven (Connecticut)
- It is right on the coast of the Long Island Sound.
- It is part of Greater New Haven, 8 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 West 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 | 58 | #2,587 of 11,898 | #39 of 186 | Map |
| Low-income household | 41 | #4,403 of 9,771 | #50 of 136 | Map |
| Low-income family | 48 | #3,331 of 8,006 | #52 of 136 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #2,245 of 6,237 | #41 of 111 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #802 of 9,474 | #14 of 153 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,379 of 9,474 | #39 of 153 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,250 of 10,762 | #43 of 145 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #799 of 4,537 | #14 of 95 | Map |
| Young professional | 69 | #766 of 4,444 | #14 of 90 | Map |
| DINKS | 72 | #823 of 3,053 | #16 of 70 | Map |
| Remote worker | 62 | #1,798 of 7,271 | #36 of 111 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #213 of 6,227 | #9 of 120 | Map |
| Car-free household | 69 | #866 of 3,933 | #13 of 82 | Map |
| Student | 78 | #234 of 2,119 | #6 of 50 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 49 | #2,546 of 8,006 | #43 of 136 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #7,372 of 12,111 | #64 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 65 | #1,008 of 4,114 | #14 of 88 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #965 of 7,271 | #18 of 111 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #1,278 of 9,474 | #11 of 153 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 46 | #10,527 of 18,063 | #149 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 | 54 | #911 of 16,523 | #11 of 186 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #13,577 of 18,063 | #134 of 190 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 74 | #1,006 of 16,523 | #12 of 186 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #566 of 21,167 | #15 of 196 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,604 of 12,111 | #32 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #433 of 6,413 | #8 of 95 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #830 of 12,111 | #21 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 62 | #756 of 4,750 | #10 of 97 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- New Haven (Connecticut) 4 km
- East Haven 7 km
- Orange (Connecticut) 7 km
- Woodbridge (Connecticut) 10 km
- Milford (Connecticut) 11 km
- City of Milford (balance) 11 km
- Branford Center 11 km
- Derby (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.