The Town FilesNew Haven, Indiana
City in Allen County · population 15,583 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $166,900
- Household income
- $70,970
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 39.4
New Haven is a city of 15,583 people in Allen County, Indiana. The median home is worth $166,900, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for cycling than 90% of Indiana towns, better transit than 76% of Indiana towns, more vibrant than 74% of Indiana towns.
How New Haven ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Haven is worth $166,900, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $70,970, which is more affordable than 58% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $998 a month. 75.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Haven | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,900 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $998 | $888 |
| Median household income | $70,970 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 75.7% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Haven
| People | New Haven | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.1% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in New Haven
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 17.7°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.9 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Haven since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on August 24, 2016 about 7.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 85 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 15, 1964.
Severe weather in Allen County since 1996
Allen County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4704: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Allen County
Allen County had 197,885 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,129 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in New Haven itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in New Haven
3 public schools with 2,425 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Jr/Sr High School | 7-12 | 1,380 | 14.8 |
| New Haven Intermediate School | 3-6 | 581 | 15.7 |
| New Haven Primary School | PK-2 | 464 | 14.5 |
Towns near New Haven
- Fort Wayne, IN6.7 mi · 263,886 people · home $188,900
- Leo-Cedarville, IN10.6 mi · 3,624 people · home $370,100
- Huntertown, IN12.8 mi · 9,141 people · home $298,200
- Ossian, IN15.4 mi · 3,266 people · home $201,500
- Decatur, IN17.2 mi · 9,913 people · home $142,800
- Hicksville, OH20.4 mi · 3,431 people · home $157,600
- Garrett, IN20.5 mi · 6,542 people · home $154,200
- Auburn, IN20.8 mi · 13,412 people · home $190,800
New Haven questions
Is New Haven, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Haven scores better for retirees than 27% of Indiana towns and quieter than 19%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in New Haven?
The median owner-occupied home in New Haven is valued at $166,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,970, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $998 a month.
What is the weather like in New Haven?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 17.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 30.9 inches of snow.
Does New Haven get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Haven since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on August 24, 2016. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)