City of

West Haven

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

Sustainable CT Designation: Bronze Certified

Demographics

Population55,351
Median Household Income (2023)74,382
Per Capita Income (2023)$35,740
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 (2025)$4,628,719,143
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$6,615,293,047
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$27,656.79
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)25.58
Mill Rate-MV (FY 2026)25.58
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$102,142,205.20
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$6,038,126.35
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$9,222,157.05
Total Tax Levy$117,402,488.60
Tiered PILOT$1,647,240.63
Motor Vehicle Tax Reimbursement$8,381,716.93
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$84,915
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$334006.54
Total State Grants$42,063,225.83
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

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

Representation

US Congressional District3
State Senate Districts10
State House115
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