Living in North Haven, CT

With a suburban lifestyle and easy access to New Haven, it's no surprise that North Haven is a popular, growing community for families and professionals to call home. Ranked by Money Magazine as one of the best places to live in the United States, North Haven is home to one of our real estate agency locations and about 25,000 residents who enjoy a comfortable, suburban lifestyle with close proximity to work and opportunities for sports, recreation and culture.  With natural wooded scenery, ample outdoor space and an excellent school district, North Haven is very popular among families. There are plenty of single family homes available within the community and a great selection of luxury listings that go above and beyond to provide the latest amenities.

North Haven students are served by the North Haven Public School District, which earns great reviews from parents and students alike. The district includes four elementary schools, one middle school and one newer high school, with lots of after school programs and a large outdoor sports complex. Nearby colleges include Yale University, Quinnipiac University, the University of New Haven and Gateway Community College.

Many North Haven residents enjoy a quick commute to work, traveling an average of less than 25 minutes a day. Drivers find I-91, I-95, Route 5 and Route 15 (Merritt/Wilbur Cross Parkway) easily accessible, and plans for a North Haven railroad station are in the works.

You will have no shortage of fun things to do in North Haven, starting with the great outdoors. There are more than 200 acres of park space, with athletic fields, playgrounds and trails. Wharton Brook State Park and Mill River offer great fishing spots. Nearby Sleeping Giant State Park is packed with spectacular scenery, camping areas, trails, a lookout tower and lots of great spots for a picnic. Indoors, residents enjoy swimming at the Walter J. Gawrych Community Pool.

North Haven delivers ample cultural fun, with many performance venues located in and around the community. The schedule of special events is very long, with parades, fairs and festivals, a summer concert series and loads of family friendly activities throughout the year.

Is North Haven CT a good place to live?

North Haven CT was recognized by the television show “Today in America”, as one of the country's hidden gems. This was based on it being a great place to live, work, play, and visit.

What is North Haven CT known for?

North Haven is known to be a smaller town with great school, including home to several of Quinnipiac University's graduate schools.