New Haven metro, CT relocation guide
Moving to East Haven, CT
$400,000Median listing price
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About East Haven
East Haven hugs New Haven's eastern edge along the Sound — the closest shoreline town to the city and one of the most affordable. It's a beach-town mix: capes and colonials in Foxon and Momauguin, beach cottages near the water, and the East Haven Green as the civic heart.
Home prices in East Haven
The median listing price in East Haven is $400,000.
Top places in East Haven
- The East Haven Green — town center with the 10-inch Rodman gun from Fort Hale (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Momauguin and the East Haven beaches — Sound-front swimming.
- Farm River and the Trolley Museum area.
- Tweed New Haven Airport — commercial flights from the town border.
- Cosey Beach and the town's small harbor.
Commuting from East Haven
- Approximate drive to downtown New Haven: ~10–15 minutes (approximate; via I-95 or Route 1).
- CTtransit buses connect East Haven to downtown New Haven and Yale (per CTtransit; check current routes before publishing).
- No passenger rail; nearest stations are New Haven Union Station (Metro-North, ~10–15 min drive).
- Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) sits on the East Haven/New Haven border with commercial service (per flytweed.com; verify current carriers before publishing).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours+ (approximate; highly traffic-dependent).
Schools in East Haven
Public schools: East Haven Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
East Haven FAQs
- What is the housing market like in East Haven, CT?
The median listing price in East Haven is $400,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from East Haven, CT?
Approximate drive to downtown New Haven: ~10–15 minutes (approximate; via I-95 or Route 1). - Which school district serves East Haven, CT?
East Haven is served by East Haven Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the Connecticut State Department of Education.