New Haven, West Virginia

About New Haven

New Haven is a small town in western West Virginia counting 1,414 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, New Haven is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,285 residents per square mile.

📰 New Haven News Today

• New Haven Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Mason County, WV 2026 primary election voter guide Mountain State Spotlight · Apr 22
• 3-time Purple Heart recipient from Mason County to represent WV during national event - Charleston Gazette-Mail Charleston Gazette-Mail · Apr 3
• Jury acquits former New Haven Elementary janitor in child abuse case WV News · Jul 9
• Decorated Iraq war veteran urges Purple Heart award for WV National Guard members shot in D.C. West Virginia Watch · Dec 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes New Haven Unique

• One of 11 places in the US named New Haven — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in western West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in New Haven

• Becky's Kitchen — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in New Haven

• Quillen Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in New Haven

• New Haven Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of New Haven

🏘️ Nearby Communities