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Newington Area Facts

  • Newington has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Newington crime rates are 76% higher than the Connecticut average
  • Cost of living in Newington is 4% lower than the Connecticut average
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Newington, CT Is A Great Place To Raise A Family User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) In the year 2000, I moved back to Newington, CT after living in another nearby town for more than a decade. Located in the central section of the state, Newington maintains a real small town charm, while also offering a wide variety of retail, dining and service options.

When it ...Read More comes to amenities, living in Newington certainly has a lot to offer. The town center is a quaint area that is home to several nice restaurants, churches and retail stores. The Newington public school system is very good, and the local employment picture is healthy, especially in the service sector.

There are many apartment and condo options available in Newington, but the rent prices can be steep. The best areas in Newington include the Stoddard Avenue and Maple Hill Avenue neighborhoods.

A special highlight in Newington, CT is the section of state highway known as the Berlin Turnpike. On this unique road, you'll find a multitude of stores, restaurants, motels and family attractions. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Newington? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Badger Field
      Mill Pond Park
      Robbins Green
      Maple Hill Green
      Clem Lemire Recreation Complex
      Mill Brook Park
      Kellogg/Eddy Open Space
      Mary Welles Park

      Entertainment

      Kellog Eddy House & Museum
      Bowl-A-Rama
      Black Box Theatre
      James J. Maloney Hall
      Samuel S.T. Chen Art Center
      New Britain Opera House
      New Britain Industrial Museum
      Trinity-on-Main

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Goldburgers
      The Black Rose
      Wings Over Newington
      Brickhouse Bar & Grill
      Carvel
      Subway
      The Bar & Grill

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Newington? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Newington.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Newington? The cost of living in Newington is 113/100 - which is 4% lower than Connecticut.
      Newington
      113

      13% more expensive than average

      Connecticut
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Newington? Newington crime rates are 3,000, which are 76% higher than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      3,000 per 100k people

      32% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      32% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Newington? The median income in Newington is $82,721 which is 15% higher than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $82,72150% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,50736% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      42% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Newington a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System Newington Campus

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Nostrum Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Newington home prices? Newington home prices are $233,200 - which is 13% lower than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $233,20026% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,21728% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      78%

      22% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Newington have good schools? The Newington graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      58%

      20% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Newington a good place to live? Newington has an overall rating of 85% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      6 total surveys

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