North Haven

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North Haven, CT

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Enjoy the classic comfort of New England in North Haven

Community Commuter Peaceful Accessible

North Haven is a cozy town just eight miles north of New Haven. Easy access to the big city, small-town charm, great schools, peaceful streets, and modern amenities define this suburban hub. North Haven is packed full of family-friendly activities and facilities that include sports fields and courts, ice rinks, museums, community events, and plenty of shopping and dining destinations. Whether you’re going for a swim at Walter J. Gawrych Community Pool, enrolling a little one in summer camp, or taking advantage of an adult education class, North Haven offers something almost every resident can enjoy. North Haven is equipped with a range of shopping choices as well. Head to Universal Drive for big-box stores and chain eateries, or venture to Washington Avenue to support local shops and restaurants. The rest of North Haven is made up of lush lands hiding residential avenues.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in North Haven, CT is $1,725 for a studio, $1,745 for one bedroom, $2,501 for two bedrooms, and $2,593 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Haven has increased by 4.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,745/month
805 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,841/month
227 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

35

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

Montowese Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

303 Students

9
out of 10

Green Acres Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

421 Students

8
out of 10

Clintonville Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

371 Students

8
out of 10

Ridge Road Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

422 Students

7
out of 10

Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School

Public

Grades K-8

467 Students

2
out of 10

North Haven Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

724 Students

6
out of 10

Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School

Public

Grades K-8

467 Students

2
out of 10

North Haven High School

Public

Grades 9-12

921 Students

5
out of 10

Hyde Leadership School

Public

Grades 9-12

250 Students

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wharton Brook State Park
  • P.L.A.C.E. Multicultural Children's Museum
  • Sleeping Giant State Park
  • East Rock Park and Trowbridge Environmental Center
  • Farmington Canal Heritage Greenway

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.