New Britain, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
73,301
Population
5,470/sq mi density
$57,036
Median Income
$30,612 per capita
$207,300
Home Value
$290,710 Zillow
$1,187
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
423
Violent Crime/100K
1,652 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$57,036 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$207,300 home value, $1,187/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
423 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$207,300
26% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,187/mo
2% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
43.6%
33% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
31,736
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$207,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$290,710
Median Sale Price
$350,000
Median List Price
$359,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
43.6%
Owner-Occupied
56.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,351/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,590/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,955/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,415/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,824/mo
Census median rent:
$1,187/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,588/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
48 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
31
Price Drops
9.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$178
Active Inventory
63
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
43.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $207,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $290,710 |
| Median Sale Price | $350,000 |
| Median List Price | $359,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $178 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,187 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,588 |
| FMR Studio | $1,351 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,590 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,955 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,415 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,824 |
Market
| Days on Market | 48 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 9.5% |
| Homes Sold | 31 |
| Active Inventory | 63 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $178 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 43.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 56.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 43.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 31,736 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 32.0% |
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