West Haven, Connecticut

Population 55,475

West Haven is located in New Haven County, CT. The population is 55,475, making West Haven the 4th largest city in New Haven County.

There are 14 public schools in West Haven with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for West Haven is low , and there are 60 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in West Haven is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date West Haven property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near West Haven include Orange, New Haven and Woodmont.

West Haven Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 12.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.9%

Crime Rate

13.89% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 305
  • Violent Crimes: 155
  • Robbery: 53
  • Burglary: 175
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

20.13% Lower than national avg.
  • 60 offenders in West Haven
  • 10.82 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

24 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 5
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 12

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%
  • Connecticut unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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14 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 14 K-12 public schools in West Haven, CT and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates West Haven's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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60 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in West Haven, CT

Property Reports view all

11 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of West Haven, CT issued 11 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of West Haven, CT issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,048
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,186
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,447
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,789
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,995

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Environmental Hazards

24 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    West Haven, CT has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    West Haven, CT is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.74 Average
    West Haven, CT is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.68°
  • February 33.52°
  • March 41.55°
  • April 50.97°
  • May 60.12°
  • June 69.07°
  • July 76.22°
  • August 73.82°
  • September 66.98°
  • October 56.08°
  • November 45.73°
  • December 35.98°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for West Haven, CT

Earthquakes
West Haven, CT has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
West Haven, CT has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
West Haven, CT has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
West Haven, CT has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in West Haven, CT: $50,831

Unemployment

Unemployment in West Haven is 4.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.13%
White Collar - 56.87%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Dan Malloy
  • Sen. Richard Blumenthal
  • Sen. Christopher Murphy

City Representatives

  • Rosa L. DeLauro

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

5 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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