Who moves to New Haven, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT, home of New Haven, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 19,921from other US counties
- Moved out
- 21,630to other US counties
- Net
- −1,709more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 253tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT (Waterbury) | 2,326 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT (Bridgeport) | 2,248 |
| Capitol Planning Region, CT (Hartford) | 1,719 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT | 1,100 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT (Stamford) | 1,072 |
| Bronx County, NY | 709 |
| Kings County, NY | 506 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 502 |
| New York County, NY | 481 |
| Westchester County, NY (Yonkers) | 402 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 256 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 231 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT (Waterbury) | 2,715 |
| Capitol Planning Region, CT (Hartford) | 2,229 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT | 1,574 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT (Bridgeport) | 1,273 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT (Stamford) | 720 |
| New York County, NY | 571 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 448 |
| Kings County, NY | 365 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 362 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 273 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 250 |
| Bronx County, NY | 184 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 8,833 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Connecticut and 11,088 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 231 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 199 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 161 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 133 |
| Philadelphia County, PA (Philadelphia) | 131 |
| District of Columbia, DC (Washington) | 108 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 107 |
| Palm Beach County, FL (West Palm Beach) | 103 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 362 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 273 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 176 |
| Palm Beach County, FL (West Palm Beach) | 174 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 172 |
| District of Columbia, DC (Washington) | 163 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 157 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 156 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to New Haven come from?
Most people moving into South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT come from nearby counties, led by Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT (2,326 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Middlesex County, MA.
Where do people leaving New Haven move to?
The top destination is Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT (2,715 people). Farther away, the most popular is Middlesex County, MA.
Are more people moving to New Haven or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 19,921 people moved into South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT from elsewhere in the US and 21,630 moved out, a net loss of 1,709 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
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Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of New Haven.