Census ACS · #101 MSA
New Haven Metro Area
The New Haven, Ct Metropolitan Statistical Area has 566,803 residents. The median household income is $86,266 and the median home value is $328,300.
566,803
Population
1543
People / sq mi
$86,266
Median Income
$328,300
Median Home Value
The New Haven CBSA covers 367 sq mi of land at 1543.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.0% |
| Black or African American | 14.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$86,266
Median Household Income
$48,264
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The New Haven metro's price level is 104.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 4.6% higher the US average. The local median income of $86,266 has the buying power of $82,505 in average-priced US metros.
104.6
Price Level (US = 100)
$82,505
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$86,266
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$328,300
Median Home Value
$1,463
Median Rent
60.6%
Homeownership
Education
91.7%
High School+
41.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.1%
Drive Alone
12.7%
Work From Home
23.7 min
Avg Commute
22.9%
Foreign Born
New Haven spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The New Haven, Ct Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 566,803 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #101 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the New Haven metro area is $86,266, with a per capita income of $48,264.
The New Haven, Ct CBSA spans the state of Connecticut.
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Data for the New Haven, Ct CBSA (35300) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.