From the heights of East Rock Park to densely populated streets bordering Downtown New Haven, East Rock offers walkability and community in a prime location. The neighborhood welcomes a mix of Yale faculty and graduate students, professionals and families wanting a relatively quiet neighborhood that's walkable to Yale University, the Yale Peabody Museum, outdoor recreation and local restaurants.
East Rock's namesake park spans 425 acres. "It's this beautiful piece of nature that you wouldn't expect to find in a city setting," says Jennifer D'Amato, a broker and team leader at Real Broker who has sold homes here for 23 years. Hiking to the top of East Rock, a mountain-like ridge formation reaching over 350 feet above the Mill River Valley, offers panoramic views of New Haven and the Long Island Sound. The peak is also home to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, a distinctive landmark that can be seen from Interstate 91. More hiking trails thread through lower-elevation forests, and residents launch canoes or kayaks on the Mill River. The park is a major draw for many, and fosters an active community. “There's a nice blend of city life and a very nature-focused environment. You can literally walk from one extreme to the next of the lifestyle you're looking for,” D’Amato says. “You’ll find people who are going for runs, out with their kids, out walking their dog.”
Nearby, Edgerton Park has walking trails alongside flowerbeds, mature trees and historic buildings. It hosts free summertime Shakespeare in the Park performances and the Connecticut Folk Festival. During the festival, people explore booths from local artisans and buy dinner at food trucks before gathering at the main stage to listen to Connecticut-based musicians. “It's more lowkey. There are a lot of locals,” D'Amato says.
East Rock has a blend of multi-family and single-family homes. As the neighborhood fans out from Downtown New Haven toward East Rock Park, its dense, gridded streets with homes on narrow lots give way to larger properties. "The houses get more spread out and bigger as you go across East Rock," D'Amato says. "You have some massive lots with massive homes." Most homes rely on street parking, which becomes more limited closer to Yale’s campus, and many were built in the early 1900s. “So they’re all really beautiful and historic in nature, and most have been maintained over time, because most of these owners have owned their homes for 50 or 60 years,” D’Amato says. “You’ll see a lot of beautiful details in the houses.”
East Rock’s homes are among the city’s most expensive. Multi-family colonial and traditional homes, plus a few brick rowhouses, typically start in the low $500,000s and max out around $1.4 million. A particularly large multi-family house could go for about $3 million. Single-family homes are more varied in style, including colonials, Tudors and American Foursquares. Those needing major renovations sometimes drop to the low $200,000s, but most start in the mid $400,000s and can climb to over $1.6 million. Condos are also common and usually cost between the high $200,000s and mid $500,000s.
State Street has restaurants ranging from casual to upscale, including:
Downtown New Haven and Yale University are within walking or biking distance for many residents, but buses increase accessibility. For Yale students, faculty and staff, the Yale Shuttle runs through East Rock seven days a week, including late nights. Drivers have easy access to Interstate 91, which connects to Interstate 95, and trains leave from Connecticut State Station just outside the neighborhood. Tweed New Haven Airport is 5 miles away, while Yale New Haven Hospital is just 2 miles away.
Through New Haven Public Schools’ school choice program, students can apply to charter or magnet schools like East Rock Community Magnet School. They can even apply to schools outside of the district. Seats are limited, so placement is determined by lottery.
Alan Stewart Jr.
ASJ Realty Partners
(475) 471-0680
140 Total Sales
1 in East Rock
$950,000 Price
Stacey McPherson
KW Legacy Partners
(475) 267-1435
160 Total Sales
1 in East Rock
$760,000 Price
Steven Miller
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 241-0705
114 Total Sales
1 in East Rock
$290,000 Price
Regina Comfort
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 800-8538
89 Total Sales
1 in East Rock
$395,001 Price
Wojtek Borowski
Pearce Real Estate
(475) 234-4250
197 Total Sales
32 in East Rock
$330K - $1.4M Price Range
Jennifer D'Amato
Real Broker CT, LLC
(475) 224-4727
133 Total Sales
15 in East Rock
$325K - $2.2M Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Rock | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in East Rock, New Haven sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in East Rock, New Haven over the last 12 months is $770,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$719,500
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Median Sale Price
$770,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,310,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$825,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$435,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
-5%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
35
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$400
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Number of Homes
1,008
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Number of Homes for Sale
4
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Median Year Built
1900
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Months of Supply
1.40
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,546
Above the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,778
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,337
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
781
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
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$1,975 - $2,995 per month
$1,450 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
105
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Median Rent
$2,350
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,300
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,250
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,400
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,550
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Median Condo Rent
$2,175
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,400
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Total Population
8,962
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Median Age
34
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Population Density
13 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
8.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$70,488
Below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$101,769
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High School Graduates
92.5%
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College Graduates
74%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
46.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
72.3%
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Annual Precipitation
42''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
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Annual Snowfall
16''
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