West Haven, CT Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 22,336 housing units in West Haven.
This represents a 1.5% decline from 22,679 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 22,336 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in West Haven is about 55.1%.
West Haven's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.6%.
Average household size is 2.42 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in West Haven were built after 1958.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.70% |
| One Bedroom | 20.30% |
| Two Bedrooms | 34.30% |
| Three Bedrooms | 34.20% |
| Four Bedrooms | 7.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.40% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
| Median year structure was built | 1955 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $118,600 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $95,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
| Median year structure was built | 1962 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $620 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.10% |
| Second Mortgage | 8% |
| Home Equity Loan | 9.50% |
| Simple Mortgage | 52.20% |
| Debt Free | 30.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 23.1% |
