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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Ruby Parker

Honest thoughts on life in Newington

Hi all, My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 30,551 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you suggest? TIA! Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most...

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Arthur G.

Housing market in Newington right now

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Newington sits at 79.8 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,487 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new deve...

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Ian H.

Life in Newington as a young professional

I'm originally from Atlanta and Homes are going for about $279,900 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does this match your experience? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Linda D.

Working remotely from Newington

Been living here since 2021. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $98,585, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 30,551, Newington is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $279,900, which seems about average. I'd...

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Alice A.

Is it worth buying in Newington?

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,487 for rent here. Poverty rate is 6.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 30,551, Newington is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night...

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coastal_addison59

Cheapest neighborhoods in Newington?

Alright, I've been here for 6 years and Median household income is $98,585, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here? The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush h...

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Amber R.

Planning a move to Newington -neighborhoods?

Alright, Crime rate is something to consider -Newington sits at 79.8 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What are your go-to spots? Thanks! People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improve...

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Andrew Robinson

Remote worker thinking about Newington

I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $98,585 in Newington. Poverty rate is 6.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,551 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. ...

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Audrey Adams

Is Newington still affordable?

Hello, Just moved here 18 months ago and Homes are going for about $279,900 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thoughts? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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savannah_walker

Starting a business in Newington?

OK so I'm retired and With a population of 30,551, Newington is a smaller city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect,...

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Jace Anderson

Pros and cons of Newington after 9 years

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 6.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $98,585, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $98,585 in Newington. Downtown has impro...

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savannah_walker

Career opportunities in Newington, CT

Hey, Household incomes average around $98,585 in Newington. Homes are going for about $279,900 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Let me know your thoughts. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly,...

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Theodore Phillips

Is Newington worth it salary-wise?

Anyone else feel this way? What do you all think? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Jace Anderson

Best companies to work for in Newington?

First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Newington sits at 79.8 per 100K. What do you all think?

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Ian H.

Rent vs buy in Newington -what makes sense?

Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 30,551, Newington is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know your thoughts. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weathe...

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Audrey Adams

Why I chose Newington over bigger cities

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2023. The median home value here is around $279,900, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,487 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-lev...

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Linda D.

Moving to Newington -what should I know?

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 20s, and With a population of 30,551, Newington is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What would you do? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life...

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