Living in Newington, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newington · Census data 2020–2024
Newington has 30,896 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $102,884 (7% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $310,400, the median rent is $1,524/month.
Newington at a glance
- Population
- 30,896
- Median age
- 45.3State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $102,884State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $310,400State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,524/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Newington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Newington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newington the median home value is $310,400, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,524 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,259 a month in housing costs.
Newington median household income
The median household income in Newington is $102,884 and the income per person is $52,891. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Newington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,577
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.33
Newington demographics
- Population
- 30,896
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 13,073
- Foreign-born
- 19.1%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newington ›
Education in Newington
40% of adults 25 and older in Newington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Newington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington | 30,896 | $102,884 | $310,400 | $1,524 |
| New Britain | 74,223 | $58,613 | $223,600 | $1,253 |
| Wethersfield | 27,250 | $126,806 | $324,600 | $1,370 |
| Rocky Hill | 20,880 | $99,941 | $337,300 | $1,783 |
| Kensington | 9,962 | $109,447 | $330,400 | $1,351 |
| West Hartford | 63,620 | $129,890 | $411,000 | $1,756 |
| Hartford | 121,127 | $46,411 | $228,600 | $1,269 |
| Cromwell | 14,334 | $110,596 | $325,200 | $1,628 |
| Berlin | 20,361 | $113,598 | $374,600 | $1,402 |
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What is the median household income in Newington, CT?
The median household income in Newington is $102,884, 7% higher 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 Newington?
The median home value in Newington is $310,400, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Newington?
The median gross rent in Newington is $1,524 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is Newington, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
What is the median age in Newington?
The median age in Newington is 45.3 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Newington?
The average commute to work in Newington is 21 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newington?
The unemployment rate in Newington is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newington?
40% of adults in Newington 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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