City of

West Haven

Connecticut
cityofwesthaven.com
355 Main Street, 06516
Phone: (203) 937-3500
Mayor: Dorinda Borer

Sustainable CT Designation: Bronze Certified

Demographics

Population55,379
Median Household Income (2022)$72,827
Per Capita Income (2022)$34,740
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate48.39%
Median Home Value (2023)$423,500
Median Rent (2023)$1,349
Total Households (2025)20,730

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2023)$1,428,630,202
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$5,879,553,409
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$25,228.23
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)25.58
Mill Rate-Motor Vehicles25.58
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$28,121,122.77
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$1,080,825.14
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$1,780,161.65
Total Tax Levy$30,982,109.56
Tiered PILOT$9,891,833.13
Motor Vehicle Tax Reimbursement$1,730,247.05
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$807,097
Town Aid Road$817,611.57
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$961411.37
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$147,516
Education Cost Sharing$59,004,684
Adult Education$247,599
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$737,882
Total State Grants$74,315,949.10
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List23.10%

Governance

Form of GovernmentMayor-Council
CEO Term Length2
Take Office Date1
City Hall of West Haven

City Hall

Wants you To KNOW

West Haven is a coastal city with a lively community and scenic shoreline. Its beaches, parks, and revitalized downtown contribute to a growing sense of pride and opportunity

Geography

CountyNew Haven
Council of Government (COG)South Central Regional Council of Governments (SRCOG)
Area (sq. miles)11 mi²
Public Roads-Town130.66

Representation

US Congressional District3
State Senate Districts10
State House115
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