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East Haven, Connecticut

CDP · New Haven County

At a glance

27,806
Population
$294,200
Median home value (all homes)
3% below U.S. median
$365,229
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,528/mo
Median rent
13% above U.S. median
$94,628
Median household income
20% above U.S. median
24.1 min
Average commute
94.8%
Homes with broadband
71.17%
Locations with fiber available
4.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 103 — 3% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing15% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities21% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost11% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates91.6%
College graduates25.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city East Haven Economic Development
The Town of East Haven Economic Development coordinates with the Director of Economic Development, the Economic Development Commission, and the East Haven Chamber of Commerce to support local businesses and promote economic growth in East Haven, CT.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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