East Haven, Connecticut

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  1. Overview - Life In East Haven
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In East Haven
  3. Crime In East Haven
  4. Cost of Living In East Haven
  5. Gender In East Haven
  6. Household Income For East Haven
  7. Education In East Haven
  8. Race & Ethnicity In East Haven
About East Haven, Connecticut
Is East Haven, Connecticut a good place to live?
East Haven is a city in Connecticut state in USA with a population of 28645 residents.. The poverty rate of East Haven is 8.9%, which is 36% lower than national average. The typical household in East Haven earns $67773 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 34.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in East Haven, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of East Haven remained 7.7%, which is 64% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In East Haven, only 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 26% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in East Haven is 117, which is 17% higher than national average. Median home value in East Haven is $219600 , which is 4% lower than national average. While median income in East Haven remained $67773, which is 0% lower than national average.
Population
28645
Unemployment
7.7%
64% NAT AVG.
Poverty
8.9%
36% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
7
Median Home
$219600
4% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$67773
0% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1178
2% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
117
17% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 11
Unemployed People
1 in 13
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 23
People Earning < $50,000
34.5%
People with <= High School
1 in 2
People With Any Degree
1 in 3.2
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs60%

Housing85%

Affordability60%

Safety70%

Amenities90%

Diversity85%

Education80%

Commute80%

Is East Haven, Connecticut safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in East Haven, Connecticut is 8% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of East Haven is 69% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of East Haven is 5% higher than national average. You have 1 in 843 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 49 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
618
Violent : 34
Property : 584
Total Crime
8% NAT. AVG.
24% STATE AVG.
2168.6 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
69% NAT. AVG.
34% STATE AVG.
119.3 (per 100k)
Property Crime
5% NAT. AVG.
31% STATE AVG.
2049.3 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In East Haven
Violent crime
1 in 843
Property crime
1 in 49
Robbery
1 in 2203
Burglary
1 in 637
Assault
1 in 2046
Car Theft
1 in 415
East Haven : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Connecticut 16 16 27 13 18
In USA 1362 1230 1618 1125 734
East Haven : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Connecticut 18 16 20 23 16
In USA 1801 298 698 1845 1382

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count East Haven
Connecticut
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 34 119.3 181.59 387.8
Murder 1 3.5 3.94 6.5
Robbery 13 45.6 57.15 73.9
Assault 14 49.1 103.8 279.7
Rape 6 21.1 16.7 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count East Haven
 Connecticut
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 584 2049.3 1565.08 1,958.2
Burglary 45 157.9 187.12 314.2
Larceny 470 1649.2 1141.18 1,398
Car Theft 69 242.1 236.77 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense East Haven Connecticut National Avg.
Services 118 121 100
Groceries 107 108 100
Health 111 112 100
Housing 113 138 100
Transportation 107 112 100
Utilities 143 134 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender East Haven Connecticut Country
Female 52% 51.2% 50.8%
Male 48% 48.8% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income East Haven Connecticut Country
Less than $10,000 4.3% 4.9% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.3% 3.4% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.6% 6.8% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8% 6.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.3% 10% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.2% 15.4% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.9% 17.6% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.3% 9.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 5.6% 13.2% 8.3%
Education


Education East Haven Connecticut Country
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 43% 26% 27.0%
Other College 18% 17% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 22% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 13% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity East Haven Connecticut Country
White 71.1% 66% 60.1%
African American 4.3% 9.9% 12.2%
American Indian 0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 3.8% 4.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.3%
Multiracial 1.6% 2.6% 2.8%
Hispanic 18.8% 16.4% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity