Housing & Real Estate — West Haven, Connecticut
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 21,884 |
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| Occupied | 20,730 |
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| Vacant | 1,154 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 10,589 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 10,141 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $291,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$364,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,389/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $6,941/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 22.4% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 46.1% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 525 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 703 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 935 |
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| Built before 1960 | 11,218 |
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| Median Year Built | 1960 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2025.
