New Haven metro, CT relocation guide
Moving to West Haven, CT
$374,900Median listing price
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About West Haven
West Haven is New Haven's closest coastal neighbor — three miles of public beach along the Sound, a walkable downtown, and housing that stays within reach of the city's workforce. Savin Rock's beachfront (once a famous amusement park, now a park and boardwalk) is the town's identity.
Home prices in West Haven
The median listing price in West Haven is $374,900.
Top places in West Haven
- Savin Rock — beachfront park, boardwalk, and the historic rock outcropping (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Bradley Point Park — Sound-front park with views back to New Haven.
- University of New Haven — private university on Boston Post Road.
- West Haven beaches — Prospect Beach, Dawson Avenue Beach, and the 3.5-mile shoreline.
- The West Haven Green — historic town center.
- Jimmies of Savin Rock — the iconic beachfront restaurant (since 1972).
Commuting from West Haven
- Approximate drive to downtown New Haven: ~10 minutes (approximate; via I-95 or Route 1).
- Metro-North New Haven Line from West Haven station: about 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours to Grand Central (approximate; check current MTA timetable).
- CTtransit buses connect West Haven neighborhoods to downtown New Haven and Yale (per CTtransit; check current routes before publishing).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours+ (approximate; highly traffic-dependent).
Schools in West Haven
Public schools: West 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.
West Haven FAQs
- What is the housing market like in West Haven, CT?
The median listing price in West Haven is $374,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from West Haven, CT?
Approximate drive to downtown New Haven: ~10 minutes (approximate; via I-95 or Route 1). - Which school district serves West Haven, CT?
West Haven is served by West 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.