West Haven is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut. West Haven is conveniently located in South Central Connecticut along Interstate 95 between New York City and Boston. Our train station is on a fast-track toward completion and will provide plenty of parking and a fast connection to Stamford and New York City as well as the Connecticut shoreline communities.
Strong community groups define West Haven, from the Arts Council to the Historical Society. Several theaters are only minutes away, and complete any night out with dinner at one of our many fine restaurants. Bike or walk along our miles of beach on our beautiful boardwalk. You will love our community in all seasons!
An excellent school system, beautiful shoreline, and first-rate public safety organizations are only a few of the wonderful attributes of our community. From million-dollar homes to condominiums to rental units, West Haven is a town for everyone. And you won’t have to look far to find colleges and universities.
West Haven’s crown-jewel shoreline is one of the foremost locations in Connecticut to spot rare shorebirds, serving as a migratory route for some of the most endangered bird species. The Sandy Point estuary, one of the sites featured on the Connecticut Coastal Birding Trail, has been designated an “important bird area” by Audubon Connecticut. It is also the area where Sammy the harp seal has been spotted.
Housing
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $231,249
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 53,007. West Haven covers 10.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 25 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 06516. Area code commonly used in this area: 203
Weather
West Haven, CT climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 82.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 16.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at West Haven is 49.55 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 4.45 Inches.
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