What kinds of homes are in West Haven, CT?

Name: Types of homes in West Haven, CT, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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West Haven, CT has 21,973 (±651) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 2,044 homes per square mile of land.

46.2% are detached single-family houses.

22.5% are in buildings of two to four units.

27.0% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 21,973 (±651)
Detached houses: 46.2%
2–4 unit buildings: 22.5%
5+ unit buildings: 27.0%

Homes in West Haven by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	West Haven	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut	United States
Single-family, detached	46.2% (±2.9 points)	52.8%	58.6%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	3.8% (±0.9 points)	6.0%	6.5%	6.2%
2 units	11.9% (±2.4 points)	9.0%	7.5%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	10.6% (±1.9 points)	10.0%	8.1%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	4.6% (±1.4 points)	5.0%	4.9%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	5.6% (±1.2 points)	3.9%	3.5%	4.3%
20 or more units	16.8% (±1.9 points)	12.8%	10.2%	10.3%
Mobile home	0.6% (±0.5 points)	0.4%	0.7%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±0.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%

In West Haven, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in South Central Connecticut Planning Region (21.7%).

It is also higher than in Connecticut (18.6%).

It is higher than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near West Haven

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Haven
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
West Haven	—	27.0% (±2.6 points)	—
Orange	3.1 mi	6.3% (±2.0 points)	Lower
Orange (community)	3.1 mi	6.3% (±2.0 points)	Lower
New Haven	3.5 mi	34.7% (±2.0 points)	Higher
East Haven	5.8 mi	17.3% (±2.8 points)	Lower
East Haven (community)	5.8 mi	17.3% (±2.8 points)	Lower
Milford	5.8 mi	14.7% (±1.8 points)	Lower
Woodbridge	6.6 mi	5.6% (±3.4 points)	Lower
Derby	7.0 mi	18.5% (±5.3 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Orange, CT (6.3%), Orange (community), CT (6.3%), East Haven, CT (17.3%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Haven, CT (34.7%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across South Central Connecticut Planning Region, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	New Haven	34.7% (±2.0 points)
2	Hamden	28.3% (±2.6 points)
3	West Haven	27.0% (±2.6 points)
4	Meriden	20.8% (±2.2 points)
5	East Haven	17.3% (±2.8 points)
6	Branford	16.8% (±2.3 points)
7	Milford	14.7% (±1.8 points)
8	Wallingford	14.6% (±2.4 points)
9	North Haven	13.9% (±3.0 points)

Showing 9 of 15 places in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about West Haven

How many homes are in West Haven?

West Haven, CT has an estimated 21,973 (±651) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in West Haven houses or apartments?

46.2% are detached houses and 3.8% attached houses, while 49.5% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in West Haven?

22.5% of homes in West Haven are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Haven town, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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