West HavenConnecticut
West Haven is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, located on the coast of Long Island Sound. The city is part of the South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
Intro: Wikipedia
About West Haven
West Haven is a thriving city in southern Connecticut, home to 55,379 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
West Haven holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.75 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,152 residents per square mile.
What Makes West Haven Unique
- A top-25 city in Connecticut by population (#11 of 30 incorporated places).
- Positioned in southern Connecticut, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Home to 3.8% of Connecticut's city-dwelling population.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 55,379.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in West Haven
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Chuck E. Cheese
- PEZ Visitor Center · Attraction
- National Art Museum of Sport · Museum
- Ward Heitmann House Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in West Haven
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in West Haven
- Alma E. Pagels School
- Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
- Edith E. Mackrille School
- Engineering - Science University Magnet School
- Forest School
- Harry M. Bailey Middle School
- Savin Rock Community School
- Seth G. Haley School
- Washington School
- West Haven High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- West Haven Va Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.