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New Haven, Connecticut Real Estate

Homes, values and local insight for New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. Typical home value $339,000.

Reviewed and updated October 3, 2026 by Ryan and Megan Winslow, Winslow Homes

Ryan and Megan Winslow Broker Owners3,000+ homes soldSince 2009 REALTOR®4 states broker in FL, MA, CT, RIU.S. Army RetiredBest of Central MA winners
$339,000Typical home value
+6.1%Home values, past year
137,562Residents (2024)
$53,771Median household income
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Life in New Haven, CT

New Haven is home to Yale University and calls itself the Cultural Capital of Connecticut for its theaters, museums and music venues. It is also famous for coal-fired New Haven apizza on Wooster Street and for Louis' Lunch, which the Library of Congress credits with the hamburger sandwich.

English Puritans founded New Haven in April 1638, and a year later laid out the Nine Square Plan with the New Haven Green at its center. The city served as co-capital of Connecticut from 1701 to 1873, when Hartford became the sole capital. The nine-square grid still shapes downtown today. A walkable small city mixing Yale students and staff, longtime Italian-American families and young professionals. Daily life centers on neighborhood pizza, live music, theater and quick trains to New York.

New Haven neighborhoods

Downtown and Ninth Square

The historic core around the New Haven Green. The Ninth Square Historic District, centered on Chapel and Orange Streets, is mostly late 19th and early 20th century commercial buildings, many now apartments and condos above shops. ( source )

Wooster Square

A 40-acre historic district of Greek Revival, Italianate and Second Empire homes around a square lined with cherry trees. It is the heart of the city's Italian-American community and home to Wooster Street's pizza landmarks. ( source )

East Rock

A residential neighborhood of Victorian houses and multifamily homes below East Rock Park. Orange Street is its spine, with a bike lane, and many residents are Yale graduate students and professionals. ( source )

Prospect Hill

North of Yale's campus along Prospect Street and Whitney Avenue. Its 185-acre historic district holds large Queen Anne, Shingle Style, Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival homes. ( source )

Westville

A historic village district along Whalley Avenue and Fountain Street near the West River, with cafes, boutiques, galleries and an active arts community. Homes range from apartments on Whalley Avenue to larger single-family houses as the land rises toward West Rock. ( source )

Fair Haven

An east side neighborhood between the Mill and Quinnipiac Rivers, formed in 1679 as an oystering and industrial village. Grand Avenue, Blatchley Avenue and Ferry Street are its main routes, with older multifamily homes and river frontage. ( source )

Where locals eat in New Haven

New Haven apizza · 157 Wooster St, Wooster Square

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

Frank Pepe originated New Haven-style apizza here in 1925. Charred, chewy pies from coal-fired ovens. ( source )

New Haven apizza · 237 Wooster St, Wooster Square

Sally's Apizza

A Wooster Street pizza institution with family roots on the block going back to 1937. ( source )

New Haven apizza · 874 State St, East Rock

Modern Apizza

Brick ovens that reach 700 degrees give its pies their charred edges. ( source )

Burgers · 261 Crown St, Downtown

Louis' Lunch

Open since 1895 and credited by the Library of Congress as the birthplace of the hamburger sandwich. Patties use a blend of five cuts of beef. ( source )

French · 1032 Chapel St, Downtown

Union League

A French restaurant in a historic landmark across from Yale's Old Campus, with its own patisserie next door. ( source )

Vegetarian cafe and bakery · 1000 Chapel St, Downtown

Claire's Corner Copia

A vegetarian restaurant serving New Haven since 1975, known for its Lithuanian coffee cake. ( source )

Cafe and bakery · 1082 Chapel St, Downtown

Atticus Bookstore Cafe

Opened in 1975 on the ground floor of the Yale Center for British Art building. Breakfast, sandwiches and baked goods among the books. ( source )

Seafood and oyster bar · 307 Front St, Fair Haven

Fair Haven Oyster Co.

An oyster bar on the Quinnipiac River from the team behind Tavern on State. ( source )

Coffee, drinks and hangouts

BAR

Brick oven pizza, house-brewed beer and a dance floor at 254 Crown St. ( source )

Cafe Nine

A 21+ live music bar at 250 State St that bills itself as New Haven's live music destination. ( source )

Ordinary

A cocktail bar at 990 Chapel St in one of New Haven's oldest taverns. ( source )

East Rock Market

A food hall at 285 Nicoll St with Meat & Co., Ground Up Coffee, Ozzy's Apizza, Maki Bar, Rick's Bar and Don Rene Taqueria under one roof. ( source )

College Street Music Hall

A downtown concert hall at 238 College St hosting touring concerts from national promoters. ( source )

Shopping in New Haven

The Shops at Yale

A downtown mix of local boutiques, national retailers and dining along Chapel Street, Broadway and nearby blocks. ( source )

Hull's Art Supply + Framing

Art supplies, drafting tools and custom framing at 1144 Chapel St. ( source )

The Devil's Gear

A community bike and skate shop at 845 Chapel St selling bikes, apparel and parts. ( source )

Odeon Boutique

A women's clothing and accessories boutique at 918 Whalley Ave in Westville. ( source )

Pebbles Toys & Gifts

New Haven's local toy store, on Orange Street in East Rock. ( source )

CitySeed Wooster Square Farmers Market

One of Connecticut's largest urban farmers markets, at 511 Chapel St on Saturdays. It runs outdoors from spring through November and indoors in winter. ( source )

Parks, beaches and nature

in town

East Rock Park

A traprock ridge whose summit rises more than 350 feet above the Mill River valley, with views over the city and harbor. The summit road is open daily April through November 1. ( source )

in town

Lighthouse Point Park

An 82-acre city park on Long Island Sound with a swimming beach, nature trails, a bird sanctuary and an antique carousel. New Haven residents park free. ( source )

in town

Edgerton Park

A city park on the Hamden border with gardens and greenhouses, part of the New Haven parks system since 1965. ( source )

in town, western edge

West Rock Ridge State Park

The nearest state park, on the city's western edge. The scenic road to the South Overlook and Judges Cave is open Memorial Day weekend through October, and Lake Wintergreen offers paddling and trails. ( source )

about 8 miles

Sleeping Giant State Park (Hamden)

A former quarry site saved as a park, with two miles of traprock ridge shaped like a sleeping giant and a popular hiking trail network. ( source )

about 20 miles

Hammonasset Beach State Park (Madison)

Connecticut's largest shoreline park, with a two-mile sandy beach, a campground, a boardwalk and a nature preserve at Meigs Point. ( source )

about 40 miles

Weir Farm National Historical Park (Wilton)

The home and studio of Impressionist painter J. Alden Weir, set on more than 60 acres of woods, fields and waterways. The nearest national park site. ( source )

Attractions and landmarks

Yale Peabody Museum

Yale's natural history museum with newly renovated galleries and the Brontosaurus in the Burke Hall of Dinosaurs. Admission is free. ( source )

Yale Center for British Art

Free and open to all, founded by Paul Mellon and housed in a Louis I. Kahn-designed building on Chapel Street. ( source )

Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Yale's main home for rare books and manuscripts and a landmark of modern architecture. Free, with walk-in tours. ( source )

Shubert Theatre

A historic College Street stage hosting a Broadway series, concerts and dance. ( source )

Yale Repertory Theatre

Yale's professional theater company, staging a full season of plays each year. ( source )

Annual events

March

St. Patrick's Day Parade

New Haven's long-running parade through downtown, with a family fun zone. ( source )

April

Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival

A neighborhood celebration under the cherry trees of Wooster Square, run by the Historic Wooster Square Association. ( source )

May to June

International Festival of Arts & Ideas

A citywide festival of performances, talks and neighborhood events. ( source )

Late August to early September

Elm Shakespeare in the Park

Elm Shakespeare Company's outdoor summer production in the park, 7:30 p.m. shows with no Mondays. ( source )

Labor Day, September

Faxon Law New Haven Road Race

A downtown road race with a half marathon, kids fun zone and an after party at BAR. ( source )

New Haven Public Schools

Elementary

Worthington Hooker School, East Rock School, Edgewood School, Fair Haven School, Nathan Hale School, Davis Academy for Arts and Design Innovation, Elm City Montessori, Benjamin Jepson Magnet

Middle

Betsy Ross Arts Magnet (grades 5-8), Engineering & Science University Magnet School (grades 6-12)

High

Wilbur Cross High School, Hillhouse High School, Co-op High School, Hill Regional Career High School, Metropolitan Business Academy, New Haven Academy, Sound School

Private

Hopkins School, The Foote School, Hamden Hall Country Day School (Hamden)

Listed for reference, not ranked. Confirm school zoning for any address with the district. ( source )

Buying in New Haven: what Ryan and Megan check

  • Check FEMA flood zones on shoreline and river parcels, including the East Shore near Lighthouse Point, Fair Haven along the Quinnipiac, and Long Wharf.
  • Wooster Square, Prospect Hill and other historic districts can limit exterior changes. Confirm district rules before planning renovations.
  • Much of the housing near Yale is two and three family. Verify legal unit count, rental licensing and lead paint status on older multifamily homes, and plan for winter snow emergency parking rules.
Roads

I-95, I-91, Route 34 and the Wilbur Cross Parkway (Route 15). Metro-North, Amtrak and the Hartford Line serve Union Station.

Airports

Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) is in town, about 15 min. Bradley International is about 1 hr. JFK and LaGuardia are about 1.5 to 2 hr.

Hartford: about 45 min Stamford: about 45 min New York City: about 1.5 to 2 hr Providence: about 1 hr 45 min Boston: about 2 hr 30 min

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Market data

New Haven by the numbers

The typical home in New Haven is worth $339,000, 17% below the New Haven County typical value of $409,000 and 25% below the Connecticut typical value of $451,000.

Typical home value

$339,000

Zillow Home Value Index for New Haven, August 2026. The middle of the market for single family homes and condos.

5 year change

+39.4%

Home values in New Haven moved +39.4% over five years and +95.8% over ten.

Median rent

$1,442/mo

Median gross rent in New Haven. Useful for investors running rental numbers.

Homeownership

28%

Share of occupied homes in New Haven lived in by the owner.

Median year built

1952

Older homes often need inspection focus on roof, systems and windows.

Household income

$53,771

Median household income in New Haven.

Mortgage planning for a home in New Haven
Financing

Buying in New Haven with the right loan

Ryan and Megan are mortgage bankers with The Federal Savings Bank, lending in all 50 states. You get the home and the loan from one team. On a typical New Haven home of $339,000:

  • FHA, 3.5% down: $11,871 down, loan of $327,000
  • Conventional, 5% down: $16,959 down, loan of $322,000
  • Conventional, 20% down: $67,836 down, loan of $271,000
  • VA, 0% down for eligible veterans, loan of $339,000
Selling

What is your New Haven home worth?

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More in New Haven County

See the full New Haven County real estate guide or the Connecticut real estate guide.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the typical home value in New Haven, CT?

The Zillow Home Value Index for New Haven was $339,000 in August 2026, +6.1% over the past year.

What county is New Haven in?

New Haven is in New Haven County, Connecticut.

How many people live in New Haven?

About 137,562 people as of the 2024 Census Bureau estimate, up from 133,986 in 2020.

Who are the best real estate agents in New Haven?

Ryan and Megan Winslow of Winslow Homes have sold over 3,000 homes since 2009 and are licensed in Florida, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Call or text 386-690-5858.

How do I get pre-approved to buy in New Haven?

Apply at www.winslowloan.com. Ryan and Megan are mortgage bankers with The Federal Savings Bank and lend in all 50 states, including FHA, VA and conventional loans.

Do most people in New Haven own or rent?

28% of occupied homes in New Haven are owner occupied, based on the 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey.

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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Numbers update as new data is released. Talk to Ryan and Megan for current sold prices on your street.

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New Haven home values by ZIP code

The typical home in New Haven is worth $372,073 as of August 2026, across 5 ZIP codes ranging from $303,413 in 06513 to $398,426 in 06510. Values moved +5.3% over the last 12 months at the middle ZIP code.

ZIPTypical value12 months5 yearsMedian sale, Mar to May 2026Days on market
06510$398,426+1.1%+18.2%
06511$372,073+6.8%+36.1%$500,00047
06513$303,413+5.3%+47.1%
06515$386,150+5.0%+38.0%$357,25047
06519$307,160+6.9%+54.2%$350,00045

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index through August 2026 and the Redfin Data Center ZIP code tracker, March to May 2026. Ask Ryan and Megan for a value for your own home.