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Compare Meriden to West Haven

This post compares Meriden, Connecticut to West Haven, Connecticut across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Meriden (city) West Haven (city)
Population 60,241 55,044
Income (median) $48,676 $45,573
Home Value (median) $173,100 $193,300
White 81% 63%
Black 10% 22%
Asian 1% 3%
With Kids 21% 29%
Age (median) 42 35
Rentals 40% 43%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Meriden or West Haven?
A: Meriden has a similar population count than West Haven: 60241 compared with 55044 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Meriden or in West Haven?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Meriden.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Meriden or West Haven?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Meriden.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: West Haven does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 40% for Meriden versus 43% for West Haven.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Meriden may include: Bristol, Torrington, and East-Haven.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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