Communities
As the map below illustrates, most FAS faculty reside within the greater New Haven area, with over 40% living within the city itself. The distance to New York City is perfect for day trips or weekend getaways, and a few of our faculty choose to commute to campus from there. (You may click on the map to see and explore a larger version.)
The table below lists the top 20 most popular places for FAS faculty to live. It also includes the distance to Yale’s campus, overall population, and median home value for each. Because over 40% of FAS faculty live in the city of New Haven (which has a population of 129,779 and a median home value of $162,200), we have included its individual neighborhoods to show how those are ranked relative to other towns. We encourage you to browse the links to find the perfect place to suit your needs.
| Town | Approximate Distance to Campus (miles) | Number of FAS Faculty (Nov. 2017) | Population* | Median Home Value** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Rock (New Haven) | 1.4 | ≥100 | 8,505 | - |
| Hamden | 4.8 | ≥100 | 60,960 | $198,700 |
| Downtown (New Haven) | <1 | 50-99 | 11,803 | - |
| Prospect Hill (New Haven) | 1.4 | 50-99 | 3,892 | - |
| Guilford | 14.9 | 25-49 | 22,375 | $369,600 |
| Manhattan (New York City) | 75.1 | 25-49 | 1,585,873 | $1,396,100 |
| Woodbridge | 6.2 | 25-49 | 8,990 | $404,400 |
| North Haven | 7.5 | 25-49 | 29,093 | $262,100 |
| Wooster Square/Mill River (New Haven) | 1.2 | 25-49 | 3,325 | - |
| Branford | 7.7 | <25 | 28,026 | $271,800 |
| Westville (New Haven) | 3.6 | <25 | 7,995 | - |
| Brooklyn (New York City) | 81.2 | <25 | 2,504,700 | $769,800 |
| Madison | 20.9 | <25 | 18,269 | $405,100 |
| Milford | 11.4 | <25 | 52,759 | $280,400 |
| Beaver Hills (New Haven) | 2.0 | <25 | 5,609 | - |
| Bethany | 10.1 | <25 | 5,563 | $336,800 |
| Dixwell (New Haven) | 1.3 | <25 | 5,169 | - |
| Cheshire | 16.5 | <25 | 29,261 | $291,500 |
| Orange | 9.1 | <25 | 13,956 | $346,800 |
| West Hartford | 41.3 | <25 | 63,268 | $289,500 |
* Based on 2010 Census Records **Based on 2017 data from Zillow.com
Any faculty member with an appointment of at least one year at 50% or more of full-time who is looking to live in the city of New Haven can take advantage of the Yale Homebuyer Program. You can find more housing information on Yale’s Off-Campus Living page. Additional resources for rental housing can be found here.