New Britain, Connecticut

Population 73,148

New Britain is located in Hartford County, CT. The population is 73,148, making New Britain the 2nd largest city in Hartford County and the 8th largest city in the state of Connecticut.

There are 34 public schools in New Britain with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for New Britain is moderate , and there are 239 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in New Britain is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date New Britain property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near New Britain include Newington, Kensington and Plainville.

New Britain Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 22.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15%

Crime Rate

17.06% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 250
  • Violent Crimes: 423
  • Robbery: 91
  • Burglary: 260
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

58.55% Higher than national avg.
  • 239 offenders in New Britain
  • 32.67 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

66 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 14
  • Registered Polluters: 33
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 19

Unemployment

High 6.5%
  • Connecticut unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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34 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 34 K-12 public schools in New Britain, CT and 8 private schools. Homefacts rates New Britain's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.

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239 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in New Britain, CT

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102 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of New Britain, CT issued 102 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 102 permits, 21 were issued for single family homes and 81 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of New Britain, CT issued 86 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 86 permits, 20 were issued for single family homes and 66 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $865
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,054
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,302
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,609
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,907

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Environmental Hazards

66 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    New Britain, CT has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    New Britain, CT is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.74 Average
    New Britain, CT is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.63°
  • February 32.17°
  • March 41.48°
  • April 52.28°
  • May 61.78°
  • June 69.96°
  • July 76.57°
  • August 73.84°
  • September 66.78°
  • October 53.55°
  • November 43.82°
  • December 33.82°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for New Britain, CT

Earthquakes
New Britain, CT has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
New Britain, CT has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
New Britain, CT has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
New Britain, CT has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in New Britain, CT: $41,128

Unemployment

Unemployment in New Britain is 6.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.98%
White Collar - 48.02%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Dan Malloy
  • Sen. Richard Blumenthal
  • Sen. Christopher Murphy

City Representatives

  • Elizabeth Esty
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