North Haven is a medium-sized town located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 24,114 people and five associated neighborhoods, North Haven is the 48th largest community in Connecticut.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, North Haven is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, North Haven is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in North Haven who work in teaching (11.91%), management occupations (11.82%), and office and administrative support (10.47%). Also of interest is that North Haven has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in North Haven telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 10.43% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. North Haven is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, North Haven’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.The education level of North Haven ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in North Haven, 46.81% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. The per capita income in North Haven in 2022 was $58,801, which is upper middle income relative to Connecticut, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $235,204 for a family of four. North Haven is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call North Haven home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of North Haven residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in North Haven include Italian, Irish, German, Polish, and English. The most common language spoken in North Haven is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.
