North Haven, Connecticut Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
North Haven, CT Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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B
Income Around average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | North Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,302 | 3,347,044 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1153.0 | 603.7 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 14.34% | -0.35% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.3 | 42.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,572 | 1,316,506 | 130,235,071 |
Population in North Haven grew by 2.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 24,302 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in North Haven is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.3% of residents. That is 1.0 points above Connecticut as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,043 16.6% -3.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,479 18.4% -2.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,659 23.3% +1.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,275 21.7% +3.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Connecticut, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.3% of the people living in North Haven and men 48.7%.
- Women 51.3% Connecticut 51.0%
- Men 48.7% Connecticut 49.0%
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Economy
North Haven has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | North Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $131,777 | $97,098 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.31% | 3.67% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in North Haven is about 36% higher than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | North Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $444,235 | $281,244 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,719 | $1,481 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.3% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in North Haven is about 21.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,719 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in North Haven spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 151 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | North Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.1 | 22.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.2 | 44.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 151 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,678 | $5,704 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 14.9% | 16.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,166 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,513 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in North Haven is 18 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Connecticut.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
North Haven has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | North Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.2% | 38.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.53 |
Health
North Haven has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | North Haven | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.5 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.9% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.2% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
North Haven, CT Compared With Nearby Cities
How North Haven, CT compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Haven, CT | 24,302 | $131,777 #1/3 | $444,235 #1/3 | 18.1 min #1/3 |
| East Haven, CT | 21,764 | $96,087 | $192,156 | 18.9 min |
| New Haven, CT | 103,945 | $57,972 | $193,540 | 18.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about North Haven, Connecticut.
What is the population of North Haven, Connecticut?
About 24,302 people live in North Haven, Connecticut, in 9,572 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 46.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 9 years.
Is North Haven, Connecticut urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, North Haven, Connecticut has 1,153 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 13 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in North Haven, Connecticut?
The median home costs 3.4 times the median household income ($444,235 against $131,777), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,719 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in North Haven, Connecticut?
Unemployment in North Haven, Connecticut is only 2.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in North Haven, Connecticut have a college degree?
45.2% of adults in North Haven, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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