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New britain, CT

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in New britain.

Population: 74,238 (Census ACS)

The median home value in New britain, CT is $324,722 — up 7.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $376,583 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,610/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$324,722

Median home value

+7.8%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$324,722
1-year appreciation
+7.8%
3-year appreciation
+26.5%
5-year appreciation
+51.4%
10-year appreciation
+122.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$324,722
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$376,583
Median list price
$360,783
Median price per sqft
$196
1-year sale-price change
+13.6%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
71
Sale-to-list ratio
104.0%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+3.7%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
42

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,610/mo
1-year rent change
+5.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,137/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,653/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,983/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,247/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
New Britain School District, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, Capitol Region Education Council
Schools include
Northend Elementary School, New Britain High School, Smalley Elementary School, Smith Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Solvents Recovery Service of New England (4.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
226
Days with Moderate air quality
132
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-33,056
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
119,408
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
104,829

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (31 mi)
National parks include
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, New England National Scenic Trail, Weir Farm National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
99
Nearest airport
Robertson Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL, ROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL, SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
363
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,952
Housing built before 1970
75.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.0%
Median annual property tax
$5,890
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

New britainState medianUS median
Median home value$324,722$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$376,583$450,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,610/mo$2,213/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,890$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in New britain, CT?
$324,722.
What is the median sale price in New britain, CT?
$376,583.
How long do homes take to sell in New britain, CT?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in New britain, CT?
Typical rent: $1,610/month.
Is New britain, CT in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the radon potential in New britain, CT?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New britain, CT?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Solvents Recovery Service of New England, 4.6 mi.
How many schools serve New britain, CT?
16 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is New britain, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 9.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in New britain, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in New britain, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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