Living in New Britain, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Britain · Census data 2020–2024
New Britain has 74,223 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $58,613 (39% lower than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $223,600, the median rent is $1,253/month.
New Britain at a glance
- Population
- 74,223
- Median age
- 34.3State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $58,613State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $223,600State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,253/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 45.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is New Britain a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Britain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Britain the median home value is $223,600, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,253 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,915 a month in housing costs.
New Britain median household income
The median household income in New Britain is $58,613 and the income per person is $31,171. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in New Britain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 32,065
- Owner-occupied
- 45.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.9%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.46
New Britain demographics
- Population
- 74,223
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 28,974
- Foreign-born
- 18.6%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Britain ›
Education in New Britain
19.6% of adults 25 and older in New Britain have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Britain
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 3.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
New Britain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain | 74,223 | $58,613 | $223,600 | $1,253 |
| Newington | 30,896 | $102,884 | $310,400 | $1,524 |
| Plainville | 17,551 | $84,343 | $254,000 | $1,126 |
| Kensington | 9,962 | $109,447 | $330,400 | $1,351 |
| Farmington | 27,134 | $141,120 | $432,700 | $1,807 |
| Berlin | 20,361 | $113,598 | $374,600 | $1,402 |
| Wethersfield | 27,250 | $126,806 | $324,600 | $1,370 |
| West Hartford | 63,620 | $129,890 | $411,000 | $1,756 |
| Rocky Hill | 20,880 | $99,941 | $337,300 | $1,783 |
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What is the median household income in New Britain, CT?
The median household income in New Britain is $58,613, 39% lower than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Britain?
The median home value in New Britain is $223,600, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in New Britain?
The median gross rent in New Britain is $1,253 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is New Britain, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in New Britain?
The median age in New Britain is 34.3 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in New Britain?
The average commute to work in New Britain is 22 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Britain?
The unemployment rate in New Britain is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Britain?
19.6% of adults in New Britain have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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