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Newtown, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County
Newtown, CT
At a Glance
How Newtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Newtown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Newtown residents earn a median household income of $161,000 , which is 114% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,128. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,324 business establishments, including 1,808 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newtown is $465,400 , 65% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $634,008. Median rent is $2,150/month, with 35.6% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Newtown reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 205/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
62.9% of adults in Newtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% above the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newtown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.