Downtown, New Haven, CT Area Guide

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Downtown Area Facts

  • Downtown has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Downtown crime rates are 42% lower than the New Haven average
  • Cost of living in Downtown is 10% higher than the New Haven average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      The New Haven Green
      Art Center Mini-Park
      Cross Campus
      Old Campus
      South Court
      Master's Courtyard
      Stone Court
      Killingworth Court

      Entertainment

      Alliance Theatre
      Connecticut Childrens Museum
      Yale Collection of Musical Instruments
      Shubert Performing Arts Center
      College Street Music Hall
      Little Theatre
      Uptown Upscale Lounge
      Yale University Art Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Dangle's Bar & Grill
      Edible Couture
      K&G Corner Deli
      The Trinity
      Off The Tracks
      Bruegger's Bagels
      New Haven Salad Shop
      Oddbin's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 6.8% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      28%

      50% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      46%

      43% higher than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 123/100 - which is 4% higher than Connecticut.
      Downtown
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      New Haven
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 2,467, which are 44% higher than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      2,467 per 100k people

      8% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      8% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $60,779 which is 15% lower than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $60,77910% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,78833% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
      Yale Health Center
      Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital
      Connecticut Mental Health Center
      Grimes Center
      Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
      Yale New Haven Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      New Haven Pharmacy
      Hancock Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Barney's Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dixwell Health Center
      Connecticut State Medical Society
      Fair Haven Health Clinic
      Dr. John Cianciolo
      New Haven Chiropractic Group
      Yale Physicians Building
      Chapel Medical Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $285,583 - which is 6% higher than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $285,58355% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,44752% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      10%

      84% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 96% - which is 10% higher than Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      25%

      49% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 78% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      1 total surveys

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