What are the schools like in Newington, CT?

Newington is served primarily by Newington School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Newington?

The median household income in Newington, CT is $100,239 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Newington, CT?

Newington has an average high temperature of 36.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.6 inches.

Newington, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Newington, CT affordable or expensive?

Newington's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newington is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $266,200 and the median rent is $1,401 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Newington, CT?

Newington has a violent crime rate of 76.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2136.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Newington, CT a Good Place to Live?

Newington is a small city of 30,458 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $100,239 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Newington stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Newington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Newington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.1

Newington's overall cost of living index is 99.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Newington costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Newington, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$266,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,401	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$100,239	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Newington's violent crime rate is 76.2 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

76.2 /100k

Property Crime

2136.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Newington is served primarily by Newington School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Newington, CT	National Avg
School District	Newington School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newington sees average highs of 36.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July, with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation and 38.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Newington, CT
Average High — January	36.8°F
Average High — July	84.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.0"
Annual Snowfall	38.6"

Demographics

Metric	Newington, CT	National Avg
Population	30,458	—
Median Age	44.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.9%	18.9%
Asian	7.4%	6.3%
Under 18	17.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New Britain, CT 3 mi Wethersfield, CT 3 mi Kensington, CT 5 mi West Hartford, CT 6 mi Hartford, CT 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Newington

Newington, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

06111 06032

Newington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newington, CT affordable or expensive?

Newington's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Newington roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $266,200 and median rent is $1,401/month.

What is the crime rate in Newington, CT?

Newington's violent crime rate is 76.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2136.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Newington?

Public schools in Newington are operated by Newington School District. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Newington, CT a good place to live?

Newington, CT has a population of 30,458, a median household income of $100,239, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Newington?

Newington averages 36.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches with about 38.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Newington?

Newington, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 06111, 06032.

What is the population of Newington?

The population of Newington, Connecticut is 30,458 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Newington?

Key numbers for living in Newington: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $266,200, median household income $100,239, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.