City profile · Indiana · Census ACS 2023

New Haven, IN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for New Haven - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

15,339
Residents
$67,121
Median income
$151,200
Median home
$1,113
Median rent (state)

New Haven - the verdict

Nationally, New Haven sits in the 46th percentile for household income and the 52nd percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

46th
percentile, household income
27th
percentile, home value
30th
percentile, median rent
52nd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: New Haven, IN

New Haven is a small town in Indiana, home to 15,339 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. New Haven households earn a median of $67,121 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 7.6%. New Haven's housing stock carries a median value of $151,200, and the median resident age is 38.7 years. Educational attainment runs 23.9% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 64.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

New Haven reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 1292.1 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Indiana run below the national norm: the state registers 93.3 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,113 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Indiana's average monthly utility costs around $235 (state average). The average commute for New Haven workers runs 20.8 minutes, with 84.1% driving alone and 4.3% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 90.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

15,339 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Indiana

Median Household Income

$67,121 /yr

Poverty 7.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

93.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Indiana average

How does New Haven compare to other US cities?

Where New Haven sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 46% higher than other cities
Home value 27% pricier than other cities
Median rent 30% pricier than other cities
Safety 52% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Indiana alone, New Haven ranks #65 of 109 Indiana cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares New Haven against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Indiana only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Indiana-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher sits close to the middle of Indiana's city distribution

Among the 850 Indiana cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, New Haven ranks #215 - the 74th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares New Haven only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#304 of 766
60th percentile in Indiana
Median Gross Rent
#311 of 850
59th percentile in Indiana
Median Home Value
#316 of 771
59th percentile in Indiana
Poverty Rate
#393 of 849
53rd percentile in Indiana
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#215 of 850
74th percentile in Indiana

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Indiana only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

46thIncome percentile
52ndSafety percentile

46th percentile nationally for median household income · 52nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

New Haven's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

New Haven's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 57 Avg. percentile National median
New Haven's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How New Haven's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$151,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 73% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. New Haven $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - New Haven, IN New Haven, IN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not New Haven, IN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution New Haven, IN median $67,121/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
New Haven, IN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for New Haven, IN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 23.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 64.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
15,339
Median Income
$67,121
Median Home Value
$151,200
Median Age
38.7
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Labor force participation
64.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1292.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
205.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1087.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

See the fastest-growing cities →
15,500 residents16,000 residents16,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 15,638 residents 16,337 residents ▲ +4.5%
New Haven's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
20.8 minutes
Drive Alone
84.1%
Carpool
10.3%
Public Transit
0.4%
Walk
0.2%
Work from Home
4.3%
Other
0.7%

Based on 7,488 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Indiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$110
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$235
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Indiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Indiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county New Haven sits in

Cost of Living Index
93.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,113/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
90.8 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Indiana

Frankfort
15,536 people
Beech Grove
15,082 people
Cedar Lake
14,686 people
Griffith
16,228 people
Chesterton
14,326 people
Dyer
16,400 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to New Haven's 15,339 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Monroe, GA
15,336 people
Uvalde, TX
15,344 people
Bradley, IL
15,331 people
Eden, NC
15,353 people
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
15,317 people
Coto de Caza, CA
15,363 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to New Haven's $67,121 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Ukiah, CA
$67,122 median income
Olin, IA
$67,120 median income
Brillion, WI
$67,122 median income
Altona, IL
$67,125 median income
LaPlace, IL
$67,125 median income
Brunsville, IA
$67,125 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - New Haven, IN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition New Haven, IN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 88.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.5% White 88.6% Black or African American 3.7% Asian 1.6% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.9% Two or more races 5.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How New Haven compares to nearby Indiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
New Haven (this city) 15,339 $67,121
Frankfort 15,536 $53,522
Beech Grove 15,082 $49,452
Cedar Lake 14,686 $79,177
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IN FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about New Haven, IN?

What is the population of New Haven, IN? +

New Haven, IN has a population of 15,339 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in New Haven, IN? +

The median household income in New Haven is $67,121 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in New Haven? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for New Haven; the closest available measure is the Indiana state average, a cost of living index of 93.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Indiana vary by metro area.

Is New Haven, IN safe? +

New Haven has a total crime rate of 1292.1 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in New Haven, IN? +

A typical home in New Haven is worth $151,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

Citation & verification links Data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCities

Verify with HUD →

Verify with FBI →

Verify with NOAA →

Verify with U.S. Census Bureau →

Verify with EPA →

Verify with FEMA →

Verify with BEA →

Verify with EIA →

Verify with NCES →

Every figure on PlainCities is rendered directly from Census ACS source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on Census ACS source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.