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East Haven, CT

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A sleepy Connecticut town where everyone gets treated like family

Suburban Historic Convenient Museums Lake Wooded Nature

East Haven isn’t even five miles outside Downtown New Haven, yet it provides a distinctly different Connecticut experience. This tranquil suburb has become a popular bedroom community for those who work in New Haven or one of the surrounding big cities like New York. East Haven is ripe with suburban conveniences and a friendly feel just minutes from historic destinations.

Parks, forests, and recreation areas like Lake Saltonstall give the area an almost wooded feel, a welcome contrast from the dense grid of the nearby city. Charming homes and apartments peek out from lush landscaping and gentle hills, and locals gather at The Centre. Local restaurants and businesses provide some entertainment, and you can also take a glimpse into East Haven’s past at places like the Shore Line Trolley Museum.

With Yale so close, East Haven is an affordable option for students and academics. I-91 and I-95 run right through town, opening you up to explore the rest of New England.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in East Haven, CT is $1,407 for a studio, $1,550 for one bedroom, $2,013 for two bedrooms, and $3,095 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Haven has increased by 5.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,550/month
671 Sq Ft
House
$2,960/month
595 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,985/month
428 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in East Haven, CT

Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

2

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Grove J. Tuttle School

Public

Grades K-5

286 Students

8
out of 10

Dominick H. Ferrara School

Public

Grades 3-5

164 Students

5
out of 10

Carbone School/East Haven Academy

Public

Grades 1-8

333 Students

4
out of 10

Momauguin School

Public

Grades K-5

314 Students

3
out of 10

Deer Run School

Public

Grades PK-2

237 Students

Rating Unavailable

Joseph Melillo Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

516 Students

4
out of 10

Carbone School/East Haven Academy

Public

Grades 1-8

333 Students

4
out of 10

Pathways

Public

Grades 6-12

36 Students

Rating Unavailable

East Haven High School

Public

Grades 9-12

849 Students

2
out of 10

Pathways

Public

Grades 6-12

36 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Shore Line Trolley Museum
  • Connecticut Children's Museum
  • East Rock Park and Trowbridge Environmental Center
  • Peabody Museum of Natural History
  • Marsh Botanic Garden

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven

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