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  • 150,000 more CT residents unable to afford housing post-pandemic, survey says

    [Excerpt from CT Public Radio news report by Abigail Brone, 11/7/25] Connecticut’s housing crisis is raging on as residents struggle to afford housing costs. DataHaven recently released its annual community wellbeing survey, conducted between August and October. Nearly 1,400 residents were interviewed for the survey.

    Nov. 8, 2025

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Economy, Housing

  • 2025 DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey Highlights Trust, Resilience, and Economic Challenges Across Connecticut

    Hartford, Conn. — At a packed statewide event hosted yesterday by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, DataHaven unveiled the results of its latest DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey (DCWS), believed to be the largest and most comprehensive neighborhood-level wellbeing survey in the United States. The event, attended by civic leaders, health professionals, and nonprofit partners, featured presentations from DataHaven as well as remarks by Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam and Jay Williams of the Hartford Foundation.

    Nov. 6, 2025

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety

  • DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey

    The DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey traces its roots to a series of grassroots and locally-based efforts launched over the past decade to gather information on and promote regional well-being and quality of life. With guidance from DataHaven and partner organizations throughout Connecticut, these area surveys have grown substantially each year in size and quality, and have become increasingly coordinated. Please contact us for additional information.

    Nov. 6, 2025

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety

  • 2025 Stamford Needs-Based Housing Assessment

    Using a combination of public data sources and information collected from ten local organizations serving housing-insecure residents, the report offers a detailed view of Stamford's housing affordability challenges.

    Oct. 10, 2025

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Demographics, Economy, Housing

  • Stamford Needs-Based Affordable Housing Assessment (PDF)

    PDF of 2025 Stamford Needs Based Housing Assessment. See main report page for more information.

    Oct. 10, 2025

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Demographics, Economy, Housing

  • North Hartford Health Report: Data to Action

    This report supports advocacy for health equity in North Hartford. It begins with a demographic overview, followed by findings aligned with the CATF’s four pillars: expanding access to healthy food options via the establishment of a full-service grocery store, supporting locally owned small business growth, attracting healthpromoting services, and increasing the number of owner-occupied and rental housing options.

    Sep. 30, 2025

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Demographics, Economy, Health, Housing, Public Safety

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