Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Maxx Cafe
Coffee Shop
Blue State Coffee
Coffee Shop
Café George
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Shiru Cafe
Coffee Shop
Midpoint
Coffee Shop
Soul de Cuba Cafe
Coffee Shop
La Costinta
Coffee Shop
Pistachio Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jojos
Coffee Shop
Book Trader Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cedarhurst Cafe
Coffee Shop
B natural
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Union League Cafe
Coffee Shop
Willoughby's
Coffee Shop
Vi Vi Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Deja Brew
Coffee Shop
G Cafe
Coffee Shop
Maison Mathis
Coffee Shop
Durfee's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Donut Crazy
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
National Art Museum of Sport
Museum
PEZ Visitor Center
Attraction
The Hill Museum of Arts
Museum
Yale Field
Stadium
Reese Stadium
Stadium
Terminal 110
Nightclub
Mary Harkness Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Long Wharf Theatre
Theatre Arts
Criterion
Cinema
Partners
Nightclub
Bartropolis Dance Floor
Nightclub
Uptown Upscale Lounge
Nightclub
Knights of Columbus Museum
Museum
Iseman Theater
Theatre Arts
College Street Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Shubert Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Yale Repertory Theater
Theatre Arts
Yale Center for British Art
Museum
Yale University Art Gallery
Museum
Yale Cabaret
Theatre Arts
University Theater
Theatre Arts
Joker's Wild Comedy Club
Nightclub
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Off Broadway Theater
Theatre Arts
Toad's Place
Nightclub
Food and Drink (15) C+
Nick’s Luncheonette
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Discount Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Frankies
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Munson's Chocolates
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Jake's Wayback Burgers
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Roly Poly
Fast Food
Duchess
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
The Edge Fitness Clubs
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
ilovekickboxing.com
Gym
Robert A. Johnson Noble Community Center
Community Centre
ASD Fitness Center
Gym
A1 Fitness Center
Gym
My Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Plano Program
Gym
Ukrainian Heritage Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Joyride Cycling Studio
Gym
Total Fitness
Gym
New Haven Pride Center
Community Centre
Yale Women's Center
Community Centre
Couture Fitness
Gym
The Community Foundation Building
Community Centre
Dixwell Community House (Q House)
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Orange Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
Entenmann's Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Lupi-Legna
Bakery
Hummel Brothers, Inc.
Butcher
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Julia's Bakery
Bakery
Ricotta Pizza & Bakery
Bakery
Viva Nutrition
Health Food
Elm City Market
Grocery Store
Minore's Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Edge of the Woods
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Adams Hometown Market
Grocery Store
The Meat King Farms
Grocery Store
Parks (18) C-
Nike Site Park
Park
Painter Park
Park
Cynthia Circle Park
Park
West Haven Green
Park
Ken Strong Stadium
Park
Bixler/Gerber Quad
Park
Savin Rock Park
Park
Bradley Point Park
Park
Charlotte Bacon's Playground
Playground
Bayview Park
Park
Maurice P. Quigley Memorial Stadium
Park
Allingtown Green
Park
Morse Park
Park
Washington Avenue Park
Park
Defender's Park
Park
Galvin Playground
Playground
Kimberly Triangle
Park
Bayview Park
Park
Ann Street Playground
Playground
Arch Street Community Greenspace
Park
Trowbridge Square Park
Park
Sherman Triangle
Park
Amistad Park
Park
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Orchard-Gilbert Neighborhood Park
Park
Shops (16) A+
Supercuts
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Green Way
Convenience Store
Tommy’s Tanning & Waxing
Beauty
Walmart
Department Store
Dollar & Dream
Discount Store
Aaron’s
Electronics
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Sam’s Food Stores
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
K & G
Clothing
Magic Nails
Beauty
Kohl's
Department Store
Burlington
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Nail Club
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Dollar General
Discount Store
Verizon
Electronics
Best Buy
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
Kenedy Perkins Guild Opticians
Optician
Target
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.4% take public transportation in West Haven.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations B+
West Haven
Transit Station
800 West Campus Drive
Bus Stop
Congress & West
Bus Stop
Amistad/Cedar
Bus Stop
Boyer Center/Hope
Bus Stop
Boyer Center/Hope
Bus Stop
New Haven Union Station
Transit Station
333 Cedar
Bus Stop
LEPH/60 College
Bus Stop
LEPH/60 College
Bus Stop
300 George
Bus Stop
300 George
Bus Stop
College/Crown
Bus Stop
129 York
Bus Stop
129 York
Bus Stop
55 Church
Bus Stop
A&A/180 York
Bus Stop
Chapel/College
Bus Stop
Chapel/Church
Bus Stop
Phelps
Bus Stop
New Haven-State Street
Transit Station
Elm/York
Bus Stop
Broadway/York
Bus Stop
Broadway/York
Bus Stop
Stop & Shop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.4% C
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cost of living D

The cost of living in West Haven is 110/100 - which is 7% lower than Connecticut.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime A-

West Haven crime rates are 2,193 per 100k, which is 33% higher than Connecticut
Property Crime
2,071 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
122 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B

The median income in West Haven is $64,255 - which is 10% lower than Connecticut.
Med. Household Income
$64,255 C
Unemployment Rate
5.4% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
WEst Haven Police Department
Police
Aspen Dental
Dentist
West Haven Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
West Haven Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Medical Center of West Haven
Clinic
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Hospital
Shoreline
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
West Haven Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Dental Smiles
Dentist
Medi Weightloss Clinic
Clinic
Urgent Care Center
Clinic
Orthodontics
Dentist
Center Podiatry
Clinic
West Haven Fire Department Hook and Ladder 1
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Campus Police
Police
Bilous Orthodontics
Dentist
Stony Creek Urgent Care
Doctor
Blood Draw Station
Doctor
Orange Heath & Rehabilitation Center
Clinic
Arnel Chiropractic
Doctor
West Shore Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Allingtown Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Minor Park Fire Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

West Haven home prices are $196,800 - which is 27% lower than Connecticut
Home Price
$196,800 B
Home Appreciation Rate
2% C+
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools D+

The West Haven graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% lower than Connecticut
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (12) F
Edith E. Mackrille School
St Lawrence School
Washington School
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Our Lady Of Victory School
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
Life Skills
Asd Lab
Savin Rock Community School
Forest School
The Goddard School
Truman School
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School
Seth G. Haley School
Alma E. Pagels School
Hill Central Music Academy
Race Brook School
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness
John C. Daniels
St Martin De Porres Academy
Strong 21St Century Communications Magnet And Scsu Lab Scho
Barnard Environmental Magnet School
Live Oaks School
Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy
Mary L. Tracy School
High Schools (3) F
West Haven High School
Notre Dame High School
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Riverside Education Academy
Sound School
Hill Regional Career High School
Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy
Cooperative High School - Inter-District Magnet
Amistad Academy
Hopkins School
Metropolitan Business Academy
High School In The Community
Yeshiva Beis Dovid Shlomo
Elm City College Preparatory School
James Hillhouse High School
New Haven Academy
Chapel Haven School
Milford Christian Academy
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ratings A-

West Haven has an overall rating of 79% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A-
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  • West Haven has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West Haven crime rates are 33% higher than the Connecticut average
  • Cost of living in West Haven is 7% lower than the Connecticut average

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West Haven, CT: Live, Shop, Work & Play on our Shorelines! 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 23, 2012) West Haven was a great place to live and I enjoyed the years I spent there. Quaint and on the small side, West Haven offers a slower pace than some of the larger surrounding areas. The shoreline is beautiful and a great place to spot rare shorebirds especially at the Sandy Point ...Read More estuary. You can sometimes catch a glimpse of Sammy the harp seal when you are visiting this part of the shoreline.

When I lived in West Haven I loved the mix of nature, history and the arts. My favorite outings ranged from Long Wharf theater for live plays to the Peabody Museum of Natural History to the beautiful and magnificent West Rock Ridge State Park. Another favorite spot was the historic Bradly Point Park with great views of Long Island Sound. Wonderful for picnics and relaxing afternoons spent with family and friends and only minutes from the historic downtown business district.

West Haven isn't overly abundant with employment opportunities and the pay scale isn't at the high end but then, neither is the cost of living. Very economical and an overall lovely community to work, live, and raise a family. When I moved from West Haven I really missed some of the great locally owned restaurants like Georgie's Diner and Lorenzo's and there was almost always some great local bands playing in the downtown area. West Haven is also home to the University of New Haven so it's a great town for college students or for anyone wanting to further their education. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Haven? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Nike Site Park
      Painter Park
      Cynthia Circle Park
      West Haven Green
      Ken Strong Stadium
      Bixler/Gerber Quad
      Savin Rock Park
      Bradley Point Park

      Entertainment

      National Art Museum of Sport
      PEZ Visitor Center
      The Hill Museum of Arts
      Yale Field
      Reese Stadium
      Terminal 110
      Mary Harkness Auditorium
      Long Wharf Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Nick’s Luncheonette
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Discount Liquor
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Wines & Spirits
      Burger King

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in West Haven? Of all people who commute, 4.4% take public transportation in West Haven.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Haven? The cost of living in West Haven is 110/100 - which is 7% lower than Connecticut.
      West Haven
      110

      10% more expensive than average

      Connecticut
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Haven? West Haven crime rates are 2,193, which are 33% higher than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      2,193 per 100k people

      6% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      6% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in West Haven? The median income in West Haven is $64,255 which is 10% lower than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $64,25516% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,1031% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      15% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Haven a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Veterans Administration Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are West Haven home prices? West Haven home prices are $196,800 - which is 27% lower than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $196,8007% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,16423% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      19% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does West Haven have good schools? The West Haven graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% lower than Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      16% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is West Haven a good place to live? West Haven has an overall rating of 79% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      4 total surveys

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