At a Glance
Median Income
$146,681
$61,450 per capita
Home Value
$560,900
Zillow: $650,502
Median Rent
$2,662/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.7%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newington a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 — Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newington residents earn a median household income of $146,681 , which is 95% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,450. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 38,934 business establishments, including 2,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newington is $560,900 , 99% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $650,502. Median rent is $2,662/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Newington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
59.7% of adults in Newington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newington has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population13,824
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density3,018/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$146,681
Per Capita$61,450
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$2,194
Housing
A+
Home Value$560,900
Rent$2,662
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$650,502
Housing Units4,690
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death3,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation122 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.7%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+27.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute30 min
Broadband99.5%
Internet Speed242 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Newington was built in 1982.
26.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 242 Mbps.
There are 2,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 58 fatal vehicle crashes.