All 27 cities and towns in New Haven County
From the shoreline to the Naugatuck Valley. Start with the city of New Haven, or jump to a town below. Not sure where to begin? Take the 60-second quiz.
New Haven
The city itself is ten very different neighborhoods, from walkable East Rock to waterfront Morris Cove. Explore New Haven neighborhoods
Inner suburbs
- Hamden$300K–$500K typicalNew Haven’s biggest neighbor, with everything from walkable Spring Glen to wooded streets near Sleeping Giant, and a wide range of prices.
- West Haven$300K–$500K typicalA shoreline city next door to New Haven, with a long beach and boardwalk, its own Metro-North station, and some of the best value on the water.
- East Haven$300K–$500K typicalA shoreline town just east of New Haven with beach neighborhoods, single-family homes, and generally lower price points.
- North Haven$300K–$500K typicalA classic suburb between New Haven and Hartford, with quick I-91 access, established neighborhoods, and plenty of shopping on Route 5.
Shoreline
- Branford$500K–$750K typicalA lively shoreline town with a classic green, the village of Stony Creek, and boat tours out to the Thimble Islands.
- Guilford$500K–$750K typicalA historic shoreline town built around one of New England’s great town greens, with colonial homes, farms, and the shore.
- Madison$750K+ typicalAn upscale shoreline town with a walkable downtown, private beach associations, and Hammonasset Beach State Park.
- Milford$500K–$750K typicalA shoreline city with more coastline than almost anywhere in the state, a beautiful downtown green, and its own Metro-North station.
Amity towns
- Orange$500K–$750K typicalA family-focused suburb with larger lots, the Amity Regional schools for grades 7 to 12, and Route 1 shopping close by.
- Woodbridge$750K+ typicalLarger homes on wooded lots with privacy and quiet, just minutes from Yale and downtown New Haven.
- Bethany$500K–$750K typicalA rural town of farms, woods, and room to breathe, about 20 minutes from New Haven. It’s also where Joe lives.
East
- North Branford$300K–$500K typicalA semi-rural town, including the village of Northford, that offers more house and land for the money near the shoreline.
North
- Wallingford$300K–$500K typicalA town with a real center, a Hartford Line train station, and an easy commute in both directions.
- MeridenUnder $300K typicalAn affordable small city with Hubbard Park, Castle Craig, and a Hartford Line station.
- Cheshire$500K–$750K typicalA family-focused suburb known as the bedding plant capital of Connecticut, with the Farmington Canal Trail running through town.
Greater Waterbury
- WaterburyUnder $300K typicalThe Brass City: a large city with affordable entry points, historic architecture, and a downtown arts scene.
- Wolcott$300K–$500K typicalA quiet suburban-rural town on Waterbury’s northeast side with single-family homes and space.
- Prospect$300K–$500K typicalA small, quiet town between Cheshire and Waterbury with single-family homes and a rural feel.
- Middlebury$500K–$750K typicalA semi-rural town with Lake Quassapaug, Quassy Amusement Park, and larger homes west of Waterbury.
Naugatuck Valley
- NaugatuckUnder $300K typicalA Naugatuck Valley town with a historic green, a train station, and affordable homes along Route 8.
- Beacon Falls$300K–$500K typicalA small town on the Naugatuck River surrounded by Naugatuck State Forest, with quick Route 8 access.
- Seymour$300K–$500K typicalAn old mill town on the Naugatuck River with a small downtown, a train station, and good value.
- AnsoniaUnder $300K typicalAn affordable small city in the lower Naugatuck Valley with the Ansonia Nature Center and a train station.
- DerbyUnder $300K typicalConnecticut’s smallest city, where the Housatonic and Naugatuck rivers meet, with value prices and a train station.