East Haven, CT
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in East Haven, Connecticut

Life in East Haven research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in East Haven over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of East Haven based on the most recently available data.

27,806 Population
$353,435 Median home value
$94,628 Median income
112 Cost of living +12% vs US
$1,528 Median rent
4.9% Unemployment
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East Haven SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 6/10
Housing 8.5/10
Affordability 6/10
Diversity 8.5/10
Safety 7/10
Amenities 9/10
Education 8/10
Commute 8/10

Crime in East Haven summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in East Haven. Key points include:

  • There were 563 total crimes in East Haven in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in East Haven is 2,051.2 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in East Haven is 98.4 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in East Haven is 1,952.9 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in East Haven is -3.21% below the national average.

563
Total Crimes
-3.21%
Below National Average
East Haven
US

Crime In East Haven Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
East Haven
/ 100k People
Connecticut
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 563 2,051.2 1,502.1 2,119.2
Violent Crime 27 98.4 136.0 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 2.4 5.0
Robbery 4 14.6 38.1 61.0
Aggravated Assault 15 54.7 77.5 256.0
Property Crime 536 1,952.9 1,366.1 1,760.0
Burglary 37 134.8 117.3 229.0
Larceny 376 1,369.9 1,013.7 1,272.0
Car Theft 123 448.1 235.0 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in East Haven summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in East Haven. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Connecticut. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in East Haven is 112 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in East Haven is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in East Haven is $353,435.

  • The median income in East Haven is $94,628.

112
East Haven's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
East Haven
US

Cost Of Living In East Haven Comparison Table

Living Expense East Haven Connecticut National Average
Overall 112 116 100
Services 103 107 100
Groceries 110 111 100
Health 126 137 100
Housing 107 108 100
Transportation 111 110 100
Utilities 116 111 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

East Haven, CT Weather

  • The average high in East Haven is 60.5° and the average low is 41.1°.

  • There are 77.6 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 49.9 inches of precipitation each year with 34.0 inches of snow.

StatEast Haven
Average Annual High60.5
Average Annual Low41.1
Annual Precipitation Days77.6
Average Annual Precipitation49.9
Average Annual Snowfall34.0
60.5°
Average High
77.6
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

1 Reviews & Comments About East Haven

HomeSnacks User · 2019-04-28 03:33:05.552345
rating starrating star

SKETCHY TOWN.

NEVER would I live here, but sometimes circumstances dictate outcomes....Sadly.

I moved 6 mos ago into a

town full of dee's dem's & doe's. Totally without any refinement or class. Its embarrassing to state where you live.

While not reported as crime ridden, EH has more than its share. The very night i moved in I had items stolen from my porch...WELCOME!!

I believe approximately ONE of every 35 vehicles has a functional muffler. Noise level incredible everywhere.To have ended up living here after working full time for 40 years makes me sad. Nice retail shopping choices are non existant & politics are nauseating. Race appears to be a major issue as does drugs, as evidenced by the weekly EH "Police Log" in the local newspaper. Also, seems as tho folks would just as soon run you over, rather than smile & wave.

After observation I've concluded that road rage seems to be inbred here in East Haven natives. I'm hoping against all odds to meet some nice folks who are familiar with the phrases Please & Thank You....you know...basic manners.

At this time I would like to remain anonymous while I work on & hope for better experiences in East Haven.

Thank you. Anne

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East Haven Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in East Haven

The current population in East Haven is 27,806. The population has decreased 4.4% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 27,806 0.3%
2023 27,729 -0.5%
2022 27,871 -0.7%
2021 28,054 -2.1%
2020 28,645 -0.3%
2019 28,742 -0.4%
2018 28,860 -0.5%
2017 29,006 -0.0%
2016 29,015 -0.3%
2015 29,104 -0.1%
2014 29,139 -0.1%
2013 29,167 -0.1%
2012 29,188 0.1%
2011 29,151 0.3%
2010 29,074 -

Race / Ethnicity in East Haven

White 69.1% (19,214)
African American 4.1% (1,140)
American Indian 0.0% (5)
Asian 3.1% (873)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.2% (51)
Two Or More 1.7% (486)
Hispanic 21.7% (6,037)
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East Haven is:

  • 69.1% White with 19,214 White residents.

  • 4.1% African American with 1,140 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.

  • 3.1% Asian with 873 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 51 Other residents.

  • 1.7% Two Or More with 486 Two Or More residents.

  • 21.7% Hispanic with 6,037 Hispanic residents.

Race East Haven CT USA
White 69.1% 61.9% 57.4%
African American 4.1% 9.8% 11.9%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 3.1% 4.7% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.9% 0.6%
Two Or More 1.7% 4.3% 4.3%
Hispanic 21.7% 18.3% 19.3%

Gender in East Haven

Female 53.4% (14,860)
Male 46.6% (12,946)
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  • East Haven is 53.4% female with 14,860 female residents.

  • East Haven is 46.6% male with 12,946 male residents.

Gender East Haven CT USA
Female 53.4% 50.9% 50.5%
Male 46.6% 49.1% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in East Haven for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 4.0% (1,112)
9-12th Grade 5.0% (1,390)
High School / GED 41.0% (11,400)
Some College 18.0% (5,005)
Associate's Degree 6.0% (1,668)
Bachelor's Degree 16.0% (4,448)
Master's Degree 8.0% (2,224)
Professional Degree 1.0% (278)
Doctorate Degree 1.0% (278)
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  • 4.0% of adults in East Haven completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in East Haven completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in East Haven completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in East Haven completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in East Haven completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in East Haven completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in East Haven completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in East Haven completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in East Haven completed doctorate degree.

Education East Haven CT USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 5.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 41.0% 25.0% 26.0%
Some College 18.0% 16.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 16.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 14.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For East Haven, Connecticut

Less than $10,000 4.1% (113,478)
$10,000 to $14,999 1.8% (51,004)
$15,000 to $24,999 4.8% (133,002)
$25,000 to $34,999 6.9% (191,083)
$35,000 to $49,999 7.3% (204,262)
$50,000 to $74,999 15.1% (420,482)
$75,000 to $99,999 11.7% (324,818)
$100,000 to $149,999 23.3% (648,172)
$150,000 to $199,999 15.4% (428,779)
$200,000 or more 9.5% (265,516)
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  • 4.1% of households in East Haven earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.8% of households in East Haven earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.8% of households in East Haven earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.9% of households in East Haven earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.3% of households in East Haven earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.1% of households in East Haven earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.7% of households in East Haven earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 23.3% of households in East Haven earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 15.4% of households in East Haven earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.5% of households in East Haven earn $200,000 or more.

Income East Haven CT USA
Less than $10,000 4.1% 4.5% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.8% 3.1% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.8% 5.3% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.9% 5.3% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.3% 8.4% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.1% 13.3% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.7% 11.9% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.3% 17.7% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 15.4% 11.3% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 9.5% 19.2% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)