West Haven, Connecticut · ZIP 06516

West Haven — ZIP 06516

West Haven (06516) scores 62/100 — Fair for Connecticut. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $372K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share7%

Property crime share93%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100

Avg math proficiency35%

Avg reading proficiency40%

Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100

Typical home value$372K

Median rent$2,005/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$372K

Median Rent

$2,005/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Edith E. Mackrille School	PK–04	320	72%	62%
Alma E. Pagels School	PK–04	364	42%	37%
Engineering - Science University Magnet School	06–12	608	41%	63%
Seth G. Haley School	PK–04	332	37%	27%
Savin Rock Community School	PK–04	459	32%	37%
Washington School	PK–04	321	32%	32%
Harry M. Bailey Middle School	07–08	885	27%	43%
Forest School	PK–04	428	27%	27%
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School	05–06	829	23%	36%
West Haven High School	09–12	1,813	19%	36%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

55,147

Median Income

$74K

Homeownership

51%

Median Age

35.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 06516 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 06516 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 06516 is approximately $372K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 06516 in West Haven has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.