Town guide · Allen County · Indiana

Living in New Haven

Moving here from out of town? Here are the facts newcomers ask about first: schools, utilities, commute and where to start. Everything links to an official source so you can check it yourself. We don't rank towns or schools.

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At a glance

New Haven: the basics

CountyAllen County
Population15,583 (2020 Census)
Town websitenewhaven.in.gov
HighwaysI-469, US 24, US 30
Getting aroundFort Wayne Citilink: Citilink serves Fort Wayne and New Haven ('New Haven & East Routes' area). · Schedules
DriveTo Downtown Fort Wayne: about 7 miles, roughly 15 minutes off-peak (estimate — traffic varies)
LibraryAllen County Public Library - New Haven Branch (648 Green Street)
ParksNew Haven Parks & Recreation
Schools

Public school districts

These public school districts serve New Haven. Each card links to the district's own website and to the state's official school data page, so you can look at the numbers yourself.

Public school district

East Allen County Schools

Indiana GPS (state data)

District lines don't always follow town lines. Before you sign a lease, confirm the assigned school for the exact address with the district. We'll help you check.

Utilities

Setting up service

Electric

Indiana Michigan Power, NIPSCO, Northeastern REMC, Heartland REMC, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative

Natural gas

NIPSCO

Water

City of New Haven Utilities Office

Providers can vary by address. Confirm with the provider (or ask us) before move-in so service starts on day one.

Around town

Good to know

  • Wabash Railroad Depot, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society site east of New Haven on Edgerton Road (restored Nickel Plate 765).
  • Parks include Jury Park, Moser Park and Schnelker Park, plus Jury Pool and a Community Center.
  • Platted in 1839; incorporated as a town in 1865 and a city in 1963.
  • Parks department maintains 18 park properties in New Haven and Adams Township.

Major employers nearby

Parkview HealthGeneral MotorsNorfolk Southern
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Sources

Where these facts come from

Last checked October 2026. Drive times are estimates. General information, not legal or tax advice. Something out of date? Call or email and we'll fix it.