New Haven metro, CT relocation guide
Moving to North Haven, CT
About North Haven
North Haven is the region's quiet achiever: a suburban town of single-family neighborhoods (Ridgeland, Green Acres, Montowese) with excellent highway access at the I-91/Route 40 interchange and one of the hottest ZIP codes in the country — Realtor.com ranked 06473 #8 on its 2026 hottest-ZIP list. It's largely residential and commercial (the Universal Drive retail corridor), with the Quinnipiac River and Peter's Rock offering outdoor escapes.
Home prices in North Haven
The median listing price in North Haven is $549,900.
Top places in North Haven
- The North Haven Green and historic district — St. John's Episcopal Church (1834, shown in the Commons photos below) and the old town center.
- Peter's Rock — traprock overlook with views of the Quinnipiac Valley.
- Quinnipiac River State Park — paddling and fishing.
- Universal Drive retail corridor — the region's big-box and restaurant strip.
- The Rising Sun Tavern site — colonial-era history.
Commuting from North Haven
- Approximate drive to downtown New Haven: ~15 minutes (approximate; via I-91 South or Route 40/Whitney Ave).
- CTtransit buses run the Whitney Avenue corridor into New Haven (per CTtransit; check current routes before publishing).
- No passenger rail; nearest station is New Haven Union Station (Metro-North, ~15 min drive).
- Approximate drive to Hartford: ~35 minutes (approximate); approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours+ (approximate; highly traffic-dependent).
Schools in North Haven
Public schools: North 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.
North Haven FAQs
- What is the housing market like in North Haven, CT?
The median listing price in North Haven is $549,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from North Haven, CT?
Approximate drive to downtown New Haven: ~15 minutes (approximate; via I-91 South or Route 40/Whitney Ave). - Which school district serves North Haven, CT?
North Haven is served by North 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.