City profile
Newington, CT
Capitol Planning Region · Population 30,896
Newington is a town in Capitol Planning Region, CT with about 30,896 residents and a typical home value near $310,000. It is 6 miles from Hartford, CT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
28°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
190
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$310,400
Typical monthly housing
$2,146
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
111
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.78%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.99%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.35%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 97/100
Top hazards: Riverine flooding, Heat wave, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
18 mi to Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 60% Democratic / 38% Republican
Community
Population
30,896
Black population
4.5%
County
Capitol Planning Region
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal storms
Highlights
- About 30,896 residents
- Typical home value about $310,000
- 6 miles from Hartford, CT
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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