What are the schools like in Newtown, CT?

Newtown is served primarily by Newtown School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Newtown?

The median household income in Newtown, CT is $144,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Newtown, CT?

Newtown has an average high temperature of 35.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Newtown, CT affordable or expensive?

Newtown's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newtown is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $451,400 and the median rent is $1,750 per month.

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

Newtown has a violent crime rate of 17.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 351.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Newtown, CT a Good Place to Live?

Newtown is a small town of 1,959 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $144,375 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Newtown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Newtown 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: 106.5

Newtown's overall cost of living index is 106.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Newtown costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Newtown, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$451,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,750	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$144,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Newtown's violent crime rate is 17.9 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

17.9 /100k

Property Crime

351.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Newtown is served primarily by Newtown School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Newtown, CT	National Avg
School District	Newtown School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	62.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newtown sees average highs of 35.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 50.3 inches of annual precipitation and 49.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Newtown, CT
Average High — January	35.5°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	50.3"
Annual Snowfall	49.3"

Demographics

Metric	Newtown, CT	National Avg
Population	1,959	—
Median Age	43.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hawleyville, CT 2 mi Dodgingtown, CT 3 mi Sandy Hook, CT 4 mi Botsford, CT 4 mi Brookfield Center, CT 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Newtown

Newtown, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06470

Newtown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newtown, CT affordable or expensive?

Newtown's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Newtown roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $451,400 and median rent is $1,750/month.

What is the crime rate in Newtown, CT?

Newtown's violent crime rate is 17.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 351.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Newtown?

Public schools in Newtown are operated by Newtown School District. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 62.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Newtown, CT a good place to live?

Newtown, CT has a population of 1,959, a median household income of $144,375, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Newtown?

Newtown averages 35.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.3 inches with about 49.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Newtown?

Newtown, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06470.

What is the population of Newtown?

The population of Newtown, Connecticut is 1,959 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Newtown?

Key numbers for living in Newtown: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $451,400, median household income $144,375, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newtown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.