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Early 20th century neighborhood near New Haven and Yale University
Within view of the West Rock Ridge State Park, Beaver Hills has that small-town feel while still being 2 miles from the center of New Haven. Convenient for students, this neighborhood is also home to Southern Connecticut State University and is just 2 miles west of Yale University. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Beaver Hills homes date back to the early 20th century, and small pillars with plaques that depict beavers and the initials "B.H." signify the historic district’s borders. “Beaver Hills is unique, the neighbors are friendly and people like the charm of the homes,” says Bluma Katz, resident of Beaver Hills and Realtor with Harriman Real Estate, LLC. There is a prominent population of Jewish residents in Beaver Hills, as well as a couple of synagogues around New Haven. Homes from the early 1900s in New England styles can be found on wide streets with paved sidewalks. Locals can shop and dine at small businesses with Kosher options on Whalley Avenue or spend time outside at Edgewood Park across the street. Neighbors gather for summer block parties and university events throughout the year. The CAP Index crime score for Beaver Hills is 6 out of 10, which is slightly higher than the national average of 4.
1930s Tudor revivals and Carriage Hill condos
Beaver Hills, as its name suggests, is a very hilly neighborhood, with occasional staircases leading up to front doors from the sidewalk. Roads twist and turn a little here, but tall trees cast shade as residents drive around town. Tudor revivals from the 1930s have sloping roofs, natural stonework and large chimneys, while Colonial Revivals and Cape Cods showcase classic dormer windows and gambrel roofs. Most homes in the area cost between $250,000 and $500,000 and include three to five bedrooms and architecture that dates back to the early 20th century. Condos in the Carriage Hill Condo Community have been known to vary in price from $125,000 to $200,000. Condos often have one to two bedrooms, large living rooms and sometimes an upstairs.
1930s Tudor homes and spacious Colonial Revivals are common types of homes in Beaver Hills.
One-to-two-bedroom condos in the Carriage Hill Community are another option in Beaver Hills.
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Whalley Avenue shops and restaurants
Edge of the Woods is a natural, vegetarian market on Whalley Avenue that sells groceries, prepared foods and baked goods. This family-owned business also features the largest vegan bakery in Connecticut and is a proud community partner. “The greater New Haven area is also well known for its pizza shops, and some of those places always have lines out the door,” Katz says. Rawa is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fusion restaurant, which has pizza as well as baklava and baba ghanouj. Ladle & Loaf is New Haven’s only Glatt Kosher restaurant, serving burgers, specialty sandwiches and soups. Fin and Scale is a popular sushi spot, and D'Amato's Seafood, a neighborhood favorite since 1933, serves the classic D’Amato roll, a fried fillet with the works. The local Walgreens has everyday essentials for quick errands, and there are several corner markets like Shang Hai Fish Market and Edge of the Woods Market along Whalley Avenue. For longer grocery trips, there is a Stop & Shop a little farther down the road.
Ladle & Loaf in Beaver Hills is New Haven’s only Glatt Kosher restaurant,
The Edge of the Woods is a natural market with groceries and baked goods in Beaver Hills.
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The Beaver Hills annual Summer Block Party
Beaver Hills has a lively suburban community, lending a family atmosphere to an otherwise college-student-heavy part of town. “Everyone is friendly and looks out for one another,” Katz says. “Once a year, we hold a community block party so we can get to know new folks.” The annual Beaver Hills Summer Block Party takes place on local roads like Ella T Grasso Boulevard and Osborn Avenue, where neighbors participate in games and share and eat homemade food. New residents can make friends, while long-time neighbors can catch up and spend a day outside.
New Haven School District achievements
Students in Beaver Hills attend schools within the New Haven School District which earns an overall C grade from Niche. Students may attend L.W. Beecher Museum Magnet School of Arts and Sciences, which teaches kindergarten through eighth grade. L.W. Beecher has formed partnerships with local New Haven museums, which they use to help educate students about arts, sciences and history. James Hillhouse High School, which is graded a C-minus, offers its Health Careers Academy Pathway (H-CAP), allowing students an opportunity to earn college credits in healthcare studies with Gateway Community College.
Students from Beaver Hills may attend L.W. Beecher Museum Magnet School of Arts and Science.
Students from Beaver Hills finish their education at James Hillhouse High School.
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Dog parks, rivers and West Rock Ridge State Park
Edgewood Park, on the southwest side of the neighborhood, has several walking trails for those warmer days, as well as a dog park, skate park, playground and athletic courts. Walkers stroll alongside the river or ponds beneath a canopy of trees during warm Connecticut days. Hikers head north to West Rock Ridge State Park to stand atop the tall, cragged ridge and overlook New Haven Harbor. Twenty-one miles of trails cut through West Rock Ridge, which also has opportunities for fishing, horseback riding and rock climbing. For students looking to live here, there are several quads and campus greens to explore at both Yale and Southern Connecticut State University.
West Rock Ridge State Park, north of town, has 21 miles of mixed–use trails.
Locals from Beaver Hills can also enjoy the tennis courts at Edgewood Park.
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Train rides to Boston and New York City via Union Square
Beaver Hills is just 2 miles from the center of New Haven and Yale University, so residents have convenient access to all the restaurants and campus events that the area has to offer. The closest train station, Union Square, is only a 10-minute drive away for commuters or those getting away for the weekend. Because Beaver Hills is situated between Boston and New York City, it’s convenient to commute in either direction. Southeast of town is the Tweed New Haven Airport, about 6 miles away, and the Saint Raphael Campus of the Yale New Haven Hospital is less than 2 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Edgewood Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Bowen Field
Baseball/Softball
Football
Soccer
Goffe Street Park
Farmington Canal Rail To Trail Assoc
Wooster Square Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Beaver Pond Park
Baseball/Softball
Fishing
Football
West Rock Ridge State Park
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
Liberty-Springside Community Garden
Picnic Area
Trails
Botanical Gardens
Transit
Airport
Tweed/New Haven
15 min drive
Bus
Osborn Ave & Opp Goffe Ter
Bus
Goffe Ter & Norton Pkwy
Bus
Whalley Ave & Whittlesey Ave
Bus
Goffe Ter & Ellsworth Ave
Bus
Whalley Ave & Hubinger St
Bus
Whalley Ave & Ella T Grasso Blvd
Bus
Fitch St & Blake St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Beaver Hills
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Beaver Hills, New Haven sell after 95 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Beaver Hills, New Haven over the last 12 months is $349,105, up 20% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,172
Median Age
34
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,589
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,114
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.1%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.6%
Advanced Degrees
21.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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