salaryRent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (81.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,560 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Connecticut cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Connecticut. It is number 49 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Haven?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Haven
| Size | North Haven | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,490 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,509 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,978 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,621 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,435 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Haven overall?
Everyday prices in Connecticut overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for North Haven, so the Connecticut figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Haven
Life in North Haven
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Haven?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $189 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $393,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Haven, CT?
Renting in North Haven costs a median of about $2,539 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.
How much do I need to make to live in North Haven?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,560 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Haven cheap or expensive?
North Haven is rated OK: rent takes 21.3% of the typical household income of $143,105. It ranks 49th cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Haven?
The median homeowner in North Haven pays $6,964 a year in property taxes, about 1.77% of the median home value.
Is North Haven more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Connecticut are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in North Haven?
The median home value in North Haven is $393,200, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
24,336 people live in North Haven. Numbers are typical (middle) values.