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Newtown, CT
Borough in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
1,898
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
824
ZIP codes
0
Newtown and its ZIP codes
Newtown at a glance
- The median household income is $164,821, 72% above the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $523,200 (43% above Connecticut) and median rent is $2,023 a month.
Local data for Newtown, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newtown, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$164,821
Poverty rate
2.0%
Median home value
$523,200
Median rent
$2,023/mo
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
66.8%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (533), Irish Americans (519), German Americans (255).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Newtown.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$135,554
289,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$165,513
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Newtown, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.4%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home31.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newtown, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,793
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,431
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
53.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newtown, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.4%
U.S. 33.3% -10.9 pts
Diabetes
7.5%
U.S. 12.1% -4.6 pts
Smoking
7.0%
U.S. 12.8% -5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
Cities near Newtown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HawleyvilleCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.5 |
| DodgingtownCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.4 |
| BotsfordCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Sandy HookCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 16.1 |
| Brookfield CenterCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| BethelCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Heritage VillageCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.6 |
| StepneyCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 6.7 |
| East VillageCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Candlewood OrchardsCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Candlewood ShoresCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Redding CenterCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Candlewood IsleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Kellogg PointCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| Candlewood Lake ClubCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| DanburyCity | 8.7 mi | 42 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newtown, CT in?
- Newtown is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Newtown, CT?
- About 1,898 people live in Newtown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newtown?
- Nearby places include Hawleyville (2.3 mi), Dodgingtown (3.1 mi), Botsford (4.4 mi), Sandy Hook (4.6 mi), Brookfield Center (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023