At a Glance
Median Income
$123,819
$38,824 per capita
Home Value
$388,100
Zillow: $587,793
Median Rent
$2,034/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
25/100K
344/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.4%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How New Britain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Britain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Britain a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Britain residents earn a median household income of $123,819 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,824. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,271 business establishments, including 1,489 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Britain is $388,100 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $587,793. Median rent is $2,034/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
New Britain reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 344/100K.
Education
50.4% of adults in New Britain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Britain has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,822
Median Age22.7 yrs
Density2,332/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$123,819
Per Capita$38,824
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$48,827M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
Housing
A+
Home Value$388,100
Rent$2,034
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$587,793
Housing Units819
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent25/100K
Property344/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death6,421/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation272 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.4%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+17.3%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
New Britain was founded in 1715.
The median home in New Britain was built in 1971.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 1,489 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
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