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Historic buildings, community and “Little Italy” in Wooster Square
Wooster Square is a historic district just steps from Downtown New Haven and less than a mile from Yale University. Home to the city’s “Little Italy,” it’s known for its quiet, tree-lined residential streets and sense of community, with regular events at Wooster Square Park. Its historic buildings and wide variety of housing types provide options for both homeowners and renters.
Residents enjoy a beautiful spring day on their front porches in Wooster Square.
The cherry blossom trees in Wooster Square make a beautiful background for a photo or two.
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Walking, buses and the Yale Shuttle downtown, easy highway access
Wooster Square brushes right against Downtown New Haven, so it’s an easy walk for many. Bus stops and the Yale Shuttle also make it easy to get around. Wooster Square sits at the crux of several highways, including Interstates 95 and 91, U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 5, which connect residents to other parts of New Haven and beyond. Residents can catch trains to New York City or Connecticut’s shore towns at Connecticut Street Station. Tweed New Haven Airport is 4 miles away, and it’s under 2 miles to Yale New Haven Hospital.
The State Street train station is just a couple of minutes away from Wooster Square.
Connecticut State Street Station has trains leaving for NYC and Connecticut's shore towns.
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Buying or renting distinct multi-family homes and condos
Most of Wooster Square’s homes are multi-family with street parking; many single-family houses have been converted into multi-family options. These homes are often Italianate houses and brownstone rowhouses built in the 1800s, with a few Colonial Revival and traditional style homes. Unique condominiums are also common. “There’s a lot of old buildings and churches that have been converted into condos,” says Jennifer D'Amato, a broker and team leader at Real Broker who used to live in Wooster Square and has been selling homes in the area for 23 years. “There have been some newer buildings popping up too, so apartment complexes with retail on the first floor.”
Prices vary greatly in this competitive market. Townhouses can start in the high $100,000 range and climb to the mid $700,000s, while condos start in the mid $200,000s and max out in the mid $500,000s. Multi-family homes occasionally drop to the low $400,000s, but most start closer to the low $600,000s and max out at around $1.4 million. Only a handful of single-family homes sell each year, but they can cost anywhere from the mid $400,000s to over $1.5 million. Many Wooster Square residents rent their homes.
Stunning Italianate homes are seen throughout Wooster Square.
Buyers explore newly built condo options in Wooster Square.
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Wooster Square is known for its quite vibe and friendly community
D’Amato says crossing into Wooster Square brings an immediate vibe shift from downtown. It’s quieter, more residential and known for its tight-knit community. “You can walk around, and people are picnicking in the park all year long, so it’s a really nice way to meet neighbors,” D’Amato says. “It’s not as generational as Westville might be, but there are some people whose families have lived there for 100 years.”
Historic homes with modern updates are a hallmark of Wooster Square.
St. Michael's Church stands as a historic landmark in Wooster Square.
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Community gathers at Wooster Square Park, pups play at the dog park
Wooster Square Park anchors the neighborhood. Its walking trails are lined with cherry trees and benches, and it’s a frequent gathering place for community events. People let their pups burn some energy at Union Street Dog Park, which has a water fountain and some shade to keep romping dogs cool during the summer. Wooster Square also has a community garden. The 425-acre East Rock Park is 2 miles north.
Neighbors can grow their own vegetables at the Wooster Square Community Garden.
Residents can spend a sunny afternoon enjoying Wooster Memorial Park's serene beauty.
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"Little Italy" on Wooster Street, more dining downtown
The Wooster Street Arch — which lights up red, white and green at night for the Italian flag — marks the entrance to “Little Italy.” “That’s where you’ll find places like Sally’s Apizza and Frank Pepe Pizzeria, which have been competing as the number one pizza place in New Haven for close to 100 years,” D’Amato says. They’re among the most well-known pizza spots in the United States; some locals insist you can’t say you’ve been to New Haven without eating there. Other Italian spots along Wooster Street include:
Zeneli Pizzeria e Cucina Napoletana
Libby's Italian Pastry Shop and Italian Ice
Consiglio's Restaurant
D’Amato says an influx of new eateries is blurring the line between Wooster Square and Downtown New Haven. Being so close to downtown also means residents can walk to its hole-in-the-wall bars like Cafe Nine and upscale eateries like Barcelona Wine Bar. For groceries, residents head to The Meat King by C-Town on Wooster Square’s east side.
Diners savor delicious Italian dishes and pizza at Zeneli's in Wooster Square.
Residents find great prices on groceries at the Meat King By C-Town in Wooster Square.
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Annual Cherry Blossom Festival, a famers market and shows downtown
Every April, people flock to Wooster Square Park for its Cherry Blossom Festival, settling on picnic blankets to enjoy live music, food and community. The park hosts other events like an annual Christmas tree lighting and October pumpkin painting. On Saturday mornings, the year-round CitySeed Wooster Square Farmers Market sets up over three dozen vendors selling produce and handmade goods. Entertainment venues like the Yale University Art Gallery and Yale Repertory Theatre are only a mile away. “You'll go to a show there and be wondering, 'How did it end?' because it's very indie,” D'Amato says.
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival is a beloved community event in Wooster Square.
Locals enjoy farm fresh goods at the CitySeed Wooster Square Farmers Market every week.
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School choice and free college courses in New Haven schools
New Haven Public Schools’ school choice program allows students to apply to charter, magnet or out-of-district schools. Space is limited and seats are determined by lottery. The Metropolitan Business Academy is a magnet high school right in Wooster Square. The district’s "College Before College" program allows high schoolers to take courses at any New Haven university for free, including Yale.
Metropolitan Business High School in Wooster Square prepares students for success.
Elementary grade students can attend the Conte West Hills Magnet School in Wooster Square.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Wooster Square Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wooster Square, New Haven sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Wooster Square, New Haven over the last 12 months is $385,250, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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