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Newington, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
30,551 Population 2,325/sq mi density
$98,585 Median Income $48,737 per capita
$279,900 Home Value $359,113 Zillow
$1,487 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 2,149 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$98,585 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$279,900 home value, $1,487/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Newington, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,585
31% above
$48,737 per capita
Home Value
$279,900
1% below
Zillow: $359,113
Median Rent
$1,487/mo
28% above
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
79% below
2,149/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.4%
20% above
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
8% below
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Newington Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Newington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
131%
Home Value
99%
Rent
128%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newington a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newington residents earn a median household income of $98,585 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,737. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,617 business establishments, including 2,315 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newington is $279,900 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,113. Median rent is $1,487/month, with 26.3% 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 1967.

Safety & Crime

Newington reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,149/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

40.4% of adults in Newington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population30,551
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density2,325/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,585
Per Capita$48,737
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$110,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,594

Housing

A+
Home Value$279,900
Rent$1,487
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$359,113
Housing Units13,113
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property2,149/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary216/100K

Health

Obesity29.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation98 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.4%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.6%
EV Stations8
Libraries62

Did You Know?

The median home in Newington was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 2,315 restaurants in the area.