The Town FilesNew Haven, Missouri
City in Franklin County · population 2,414 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $192,400
- Household income
- $71,306
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 37.3
New Haven is a city of 2,414 people in Franklin County, Missouri. The median home is worth $192,400, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks more of a college town than 85% of Missouri towns, better for families than 83% of Missouri towns, more upscale than 75% of Missouri towns.
How New Haven ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Haven is worth $192,400, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $71,306, which is more affordable than 54% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $974 a month. 78.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Haven | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,400 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $974 | $855 |
| Median household income | $71,306 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 78.0% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in New Haven
| People | New Haven | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 30.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 88.7% |
Weather in New Haven
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 18.0°F. About 45.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.0 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Haven since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 7, 1980 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 10, 1998.
Severe weather in Franklin County since 1996
Franklin County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4867: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| June 2, 2017 | Flood | DR-4317: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
| January 21, 2016 | Flood | DR-4250: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Franklin County
Franklin County had 39,312 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,695 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in New Haven itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in New Haven
5 public schools with 688 students, about 10.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HAVEN ELEM. | PK-6 | 235 | 11.2 |
| NEW HAVEN HIGH | 9-12 | 137 | 9.1 |
| Campbellton Elementary | K-6 | 122 | 13.6 |
| FRANKLIN CO. ELEM. | K-8 | 120 | 8.6 |
| NEW HAVEN MIDDLE | 7-8 | 74 | 14.8 |
Towns near New Haven
- Marthasville, MO8.8 mi · 1,245 people · home $182,900
- Washington, MO11.5 mi · 14,500 people · home $231,800
- Hermann, MO13.4 mi · 2,185 people · home $191,300
- Innsbrook, MO14.0 mi · 596 people · home $492,400
- Truesdale, MO15.3 mi · 853 people · home $214,300
- Gerald, MO15.4 mi · 1,361 people · home $150,800
- Warrenton, MO15.5 mi · 8,429 people · home $204,800
- Union, MO16.6 mi · 12,348 people · home $205,200
New Haven questions
Is New Haven, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Haven scores better for retirees than 67% of Missouri towns and quieter than 47%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in New Haven?
The median owner-occupied home in New Haven is valued at $192,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,306, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $974 a month.
What is the weather like in New Haven?
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 18.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.2 inches of precipitation a year and 12.0 inches of snow.
Does New Haven get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Haven since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 7, 1980. The typical Missouri 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)