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East Haven, Connecticut real estate market data.
Real estate market data for East Haven, CT (South Central Connecticut Planning Region County) — Census median home value $274,900, county listing prices up about 6.3% over the past year.
East Haven, CT is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 27,729, with a median household income of $86,498. Census data puts East Haven's median home value at $274,900.
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East Haven market snapshot
Population
27,729
Median Household Income
$86,498
Median Home Value (city)
$274,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,454/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts East Haven's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $274,900.
County Price Trend
South Central Connecticut Planning Region County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.31% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
East Haven has an estimated population of 27,729 and a median household income of $86,498, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
East Haven's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in East Haven, CT?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts East Haven's median home value at $274,900.
What is the population of East Haven, CT?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts East Haven's population at approximately 27,729.
What's the median rent in East Haven, CT?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in East Haven at approximately $1,454 per month.
What is the median household income in East Haven, CT?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in East Haven at approximately $86,498.
Is the East Haven housing market growing?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.31% annual change in 2025.
Is East Haven, CT affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts East Haven's median home value at about 3.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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