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Newington, CT

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Comfort in the heart of Connecticut’s Capital Region

University Suburban Shopping Peaceful

Newington is a large, suburban town sandwiched between Hartford and New Britain. Primarily serving as a residential suburb for its two larger neighbors, most of Newington is filled with tranquil neighborhood streets.

A thriving downtown district around the intersection of Main Street and Market Square, and a cluster of retail centers along the Berlin Turnpike, provide the best selection of shopping and dining in town. Central Connecticut State University finds its home on the west side and employs hundreds of locals as faculty and staff members. Both residents and students of Newington enjoy the community parks, streams, and trails that offer outdoor fun. Newington’s other amenities include healthcare centers, like Hartford Health Care and Newington VA Medical Center, that transform the area into a hub for modern medicine.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Newington, CT is $1,539 for a studio, $1,659 for one bedroom, $1,858 for two bedrooms, and $2,216 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newington has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,659/month
769 Sq Ft
House
$2,928/month
163 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,171/month
339 Sq Ft
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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

John Paterson School

Public

Grades PK-4

442 Students

6
out of 10

Ruth Chaffee School

Public

Grades PK-4

327 Students

6
out of 10

John Wallace Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

586 Students

5
out of 10

Martin Kellogg Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

555 Students

5
out of 10

Anna Reynolds School

Public

Grades K-4

388 Students

5
out of 10

John Wallace Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

586 Students

5
out of 10

Martin Kellogg Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

555 Students

5
out of 10

Newington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,327 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Copernican Observatory & Planetarium
  • Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center
  • New Britain Youth Museum
  • The Children's Museum
  • Dinosaur State Park

Airports

  • Bradley International
  • Tweed/New Haven

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