The median home price in New Haven is $310,000, near the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $54,000, the price-to-income ratio is 5.7x — meaning buyers typically spend 5.7 years of gross income on the purchase price.
Property taxes in New Haven run 2.02% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $6,262 per year, or $522 per month added to your mortgage payment. This is significantly above the national average of 1.1%, making property taxes a major factor in your total housing cost.
Connecticut has a state income tax. Factor your take-home pay into how much mortgage you can comfortably carry each month.
The cost of living index in New Haven is 120 (national average = 100). Expect to pay more for groceries, transportation, and services in addition to housing.