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New London, CT
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New London, CT
At a Glance
How New London Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New London's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New London a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New London residents earn a median household income of $60,123 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,888. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,101 business establishments, including 773 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New London is $234,800 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,014. Median rent is $1,303/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
New London reports 294 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,717/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.9% of adults in New London hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New London has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.