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New Haven
  • City in Connecticut
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New Haven

#41 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    New Haven is a city in Connecticut with a population of 133,874. New Haven is in New Haven County. Living in New Haven offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In New Haven there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in New Haven and residents tend to be liberal.
    About New Haven...
    Population
    133,874
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $207,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,267
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      72%
    • Own
      28%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      382.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      19.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      38.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      181.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      369.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,353.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      584
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      19%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
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    Working in New Haven

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $48,973
    National
    $69,021
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