West Haven, CT

West Haven is a city located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The population was 41,898 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Fairfield County. West Haven was first settled in 1714 and incorporated as a town in 1788. The city was named for its location on the west bank of the Housatonic River.

The real estate market in West Haven has seen steady growth over the past few years, with prices increasing by an average of 7% annually from 2009 to 2013 according to Zillow data. In addition, home values have increased by an average of 10% since 2007 according to Trulia data. This strong demand has led to a shortage of available homes for sale and has driven up prices significantly compared to other cities in Connecticut. As a result, West Haven is one of the most expensive cities in Connecticut to buy or rent a home.

One reason for this high demand may be that West Haven is located close to many major metropolitan areas including New York City, Boston, and Hartford. Additionally, many jobs are located within commuting distance of West Haven which contributes to its high job market ranking (3rd out of 5 cities) according to Forbes magazine.

Despite these positive factors, there are some challenges that homeowners and renters should be aware of when purchasing or renting property in West Haven. For example, commute times can be long due to the fact that many jobs are located outside of the city limits. Additionally, there is often a shortage of affordable housing options available which can make it difficult for people who do not have wealthy parents or who do not have good credit ratings to purchase or rent a home here."