A town of 1,898, settled in 1711. Healthier than 99% of U.S. towns.
The 3 things Newtown does most differently from other towns.
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Ordered by what stands out in Newtown. Another town gets a different order.
Newtown beats the Connecticut average on 23 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Newtown | CT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 3.7% | 9.8% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 6.4% | 14.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.4% | 8.5% |
Most working residents leave Newtown for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Newtown (15%), Danbury (14%) and Stamford (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Newtown reports less crime per resident than 93% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
The typical Newtown home is worth about $664,000, up 4.2% in a year, 47% above the Connecticut typical home.
1.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Town Open Space (Castle Hill Road) | — | 22 |
| 2. Newtown Forest Association, Inc (Nettleton) | — | 21 |
| 3. Town Open Space (The Old Road) | — | 15 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.
Newtown has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Where Newtown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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Town in Connecticut, United States
Newtown ( NOO-town) is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Greater Danbury area as well as the New York metropolitan area. Newtown was founded in 1705, and later incorporated in 1711. As of the 2020 census, its population was 27,173. The town is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region.
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