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Westville

Westville

Suburban Neighborhood in New Haven, Connecticut

New Haven County 06515

$480,552 Average Value
$234 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Vibrant artistic hub

With its puppet parade, art galleries and abundance of restaurants serving weekend brunch, Westville has a pulse. Shady trees line residential and commercial streets in this New Haven neighborhood, and people walk out of their Tudor homes or 19th-century colonials to visit record stores, tattoo parlors and pizzerias in historic brick buildings. In the fall, people flock to Westville to watch the Bulldogs play at the Yale Bowl, and on warm weekends, they go to the farmers market at Edgewood Park. On Mother’s Day weekend, thousands flock to the area for an ArtWalk festival spanning three Westville blocks. It’s a lively, engaged community, 10 minutes from downtown and 45 minutes from Hartford.

You can feel like you're dining al fresco all year at the patio section at Camacho Garage.
You can feel like you're dining al fresco all year at the patio section at Camacho Garage.
Yale Bowl in Westville is home to the Yale University Bulldogs.
Yale Bowl in Westville is home to the Yale University Bulldogs.
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Historic district with cafes and artist studios

Along Whalley Avenue sits the Westville Village Historic District, where designated historic structures built between the late 18th and early 20th centuries house salons and sushi restaurants. Westville Village is a walkable area with street parking and brick crosswalks, and it comes alive during the weekends with people eating brunch at Bella’s Café and perusing art at DaSilva Gallery. Pistachio Café serves sweets like macarons and drinks like coffee and tea in a floral café setting, and Vintanthro Modern & Vintage sells clothing, bags and colorful taper candles. Art is central to life in Westville. Artists can rent a private studio through West River Arts or use the coworking space at Lotta Studio.

The decor at the Pistachio Cafe exudes are gallery vibes in Westville.
The decor at the Pistachio Cafe exudes are gallery vibes in Westville.
Westville Village is home to some adorable shops, cafes, and crafts.
Westville Village is home to some adorable shops, cafes, and crafts.
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Puppet festival and annual ArtWalk

Every year in the spring, Westville’s ArtWalk brings about 10,000 people to the neighborhood for a weekend of live music, art demonstrations and vendors. In October, the Westville Village Renaissance Alliance hosts puppet-making workshops, culminating in the annual GIANT Puppet & People Making Mayhem Parade, held the Sunday before Halloween. People make puppet cats, dinosaurs and cartoonish creatures, and everyone meets at Edgewood Park after for a huge Halloween party.

Tudors and turn-of-the-century colonials

Architecture in Westville represents the design sensibilities of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tudor-style homes, turn-of-the-century colonials, red shingled Cape Cods and stone-outfitted ranch-style houses sit near each other behind sidewalks and overgrown front lawns with stone accoutrements. Locals can easily walk to Westville Village, and people park on the street or in a driveway. Prices range from $202,000 to $869,000.

A tudor-style home on Vista Terrace in Westville carries a presence.
A tudor-style home on Vista Terrace in Westville carries a presence.
A corner Cape along W Elm St in Westville.
A corner Cape along W Elm St in Westville.
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Stunning public parks and college football

The 120-acre Edgewood Park is one of the most revered in New Haven. Hikers can walk along its waterside trails, kids can play in its splash pad and dogs can chase each other in its enclosed dog park. Licensed canoers and fishermen love the West River, and a skate park gives daredevils a place to practice tricks. Beecher Park, which sits near Westville Village, is an open green space that hosts a summer concert series. The Yale Golf Course, which is seasonal and open to the public, sits in Westville, as does the Yale Bowl, the Ivy League school’s football stadium. Every other year, the Yale Bowl hosts the famous Harvard-Yale football game.

Edgewood Park is home to a variety of community activities in Westville.
Edgewood Park is home to a variety of community activities in Westville.
The Westville neighborhood is home to the one and only Yale Bowl of Yale University.
The Westville neighborhood is home to the one and only Yale Bowl of Yale University.
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Reading and spiritual fulfillment

Westville has a library branch, the Mitchell Library, part of the New Haven Free Public Library system. The library offers story time for young children, a game club for teenagers, and arts and crafts. The neighborhood also has a variety of religious institutions, including synagogues, churches and Buddhist centers. Its crime score is 5 out of 10 on the CAP Index.

Find a quiet space to study at the Mitchell Branch Library in Westville.
Find a quiet space to study at the Mitchell Branch Library in Westville.
Visit the New Haven Public Library in downtown New Haven.
Visit the New Haven Public Library in downtown New Haven.
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Robust magnet school program

Children in Westville can attend school through the New Haven Public Schools, which has 44 schools and about 19,000 students. The district has the largest magnet program in Connecticut, with 20 magnet schools. Kids in Westville can attend Edgewood Magnet School for kindergarten through eighth grade and James Hillhouse High School. Edgewood Magnet is a STEAM school focused on science and math. It has a C rating from Niche. Hillhouse has a Niche rating of C-minus.

An aerial view of Edgewood Creative Thinking through STEAM Magnet School.
An aerial view of Edgewood Creative Thinking through STEAM Magnet School.
James Hillhouse High School is surrounded by local neighborhoods and across from De Gale Field
James Hillhouse High School is surrounded by local neighborhoods and across from De Gale Field
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Easy transportation access is found all over Westville and downtown New Haven.
Easy transportation access is found all over Westville and downtown New Haven.

Public transit and nearby highways

Westville is artsy and eclectic, but it’s also close to all the essentials of daily life. Chains like Stop & Shop and Dollar Tree are just minutes away. The Wilbur Cross Parkway sits near the neighborhood, connecting Westville with points northeast and southwest. Other highways like Interstates 91 and 95 are minutes away by car. The New Haven Metro Area Bus System makes several stops in Westville, connecting it to downtown.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Tweed/New Haven

19 min drive

Bus

Fountain St & Mckinley Ave

Bus

Edgewood Ave & Yale Ave

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Whalley Ave & Harrison St

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Edgewood Ave & Marvel Rd

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Whalley Ave & Central Ave

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Alden Ave & Edgewood Ave

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Derby Ave & Yale Bowl

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Westville US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$455,000
Median Single Family Price
$505,000
Median Townhouse Price
$460,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$222,500
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$190,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$234
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
65
Months of Supply
1.10
Median List Price
$429,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,854
Median Year Built
1935
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,030
On par with the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,019
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,247
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
730
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Apr 27
    11am - 1pm

    100 Mckinley Ave, New Haven, CT 06515

    $950,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 4,995 Sq Ft
    • 100 Mckinley Ave
    • New 6 days ago

    This elegant colonial home is located in the heart of Westville, a highly desirable neighborhood. A curved walkway leads to a welcoming entrance with classic portico detailing. Inside, the oversized foyer features a grand central staircase and opens into a spacious living room with a beamed ceiling, bay window and large fireplace. French doors lead to a covered patio, ideal for outdoor

    Wojtek Borowski Pearce Real Estate

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    1 - 3pm

    1190 Forest Rd, New Haven, CT 06515

    $349,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 896 Sq Ft
    • 1190 Forest Rd
    • New 11 days ago

    This beautifully maintained Westville home is movein ready and offers three bright bedrooms and 11/2 baths, featuring gleaming hardwood floors on the main level, an updated eatin kitchen with a generous dining area, and a sunlit living room perfect for relaxation or entertaining. The lower level boasts a spacious bonus room complete with a builtin bar and convenient half bath-ideal as a home

    Fran DeToro Pearce Real Estate

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  • Sunday, Apr 27
    12 - 1:30pm

    999 Whalley Ave Unit 1E, New Haven, CT 06515

    $269,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,190 Sq Ft
    • 999 Whalley Ave
    • Unit 1E
    • New 23 days ago

    Watch the seasons change on West Rock from your living room & Primary Bedroom in this amazing Town House in Westville. Enjoy open space, high ceilings and grand windows on the main level with a half bath and slider walkout to a private deck from your kitchen. Beautiful, dark hardwood floors throughout the entire main level tie the entire space together. Upstairs find two bedrooms, two bathrooms a

    Jamie Dawn Coldwell Banker Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners

Demographics

Total Population
7,951
Median Age
40
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$100,610
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$120,888

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.1%
College Graduates
72%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
43%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
16''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

31 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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