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2026 Compare Cities Education:
Houston, TX vs New Haven, CT

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- New Haven spends 80.4% more per student than Houston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.8% lower in New Haven than in Houston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- New Haven had 7.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Houston
 Houston, TXNew Haven, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,138$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,139  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,407$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5404573
 Students per Counselor473  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Houston    371 Reviews
Michelle · Houston, TX
The real Houston
Over 4 years ago

I moved to Houston from the San Francisco Bay area in 1991 after college but I have always had family here. Houston is not what you think of when you think of Texas  More

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John · Stafford, TX
Not a great place
Over 4 years ago

There's definitely lots of jobs/economic opportunity. It's quite racially diverse if that's your thing. Houston has awful urban sprawl. Expect awful traffic. Hot as hell  More

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John · Stafford, TX
Not a great place
Over 4 years ago

There's definitely lots of jobs/economic opportunity. It's quite racially diverse if that's your thing. Houston has awful urban sprawl. Expect awful traffic. Hot as hell  More

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Reviews for New Haven    5 Reviews
Brian · New Haven, CT
College
Over 13 years ago

In the greater New Haven area there are many options for a college  More

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gretchen · Williamstown, MA
Crime
Over 17 years ago

I am thinking of relocating to New Haven, Ct. but am concerned about the high crime rating. Any thoughts?  More

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Michael · New Haven, CT
Great place to live!
Over 18 years ago

Due to New Haven, CT great location between New York and Boston, educational opportunities, cultural and recreational activities on Long Island Sound and relatively mild  More

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