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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 65
Population73,301
Foreign Born8.0%
Population Density5,472people per mi²
Median Age34.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

91/100

9% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in New Britain, Connecticut

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $19k$36k
Comfortable $40k$59k
Luxury $99k+$154k+
Elite (Top 5%) $117k+$181k+
Affordability Ratio

96%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean83%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
17
Positive
40
Poor
6
Negative
3

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

5.6mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

4.4mi

Airport

Robertson Airport

4.6mi

Post Office

USPS — Hartford, CT

10.5mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 2.7 mi
Camping20Nearest 16.8 mi
Marina10Nearest 6.1 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 5.7 mi
Gun Range5Nearest 3.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$57k+6.1%
24% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$636k
3% below US avg
College Educated
18.8%
46% below US avg
WFH
7.5%
48% below US avg
Homeownership
43.6%
33% below US avg
Median Home
$207k
26% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
21.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−18.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+1.0%
Homicide
0.04 / 1k Residents129% above state avg
Robbery
0.74 / 1k Residents151% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.95 / 1k Residents380% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−37.5%
Burglary
1.32 / 1k Residents63% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
11.32 / 1k Residents28% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
4.19 / 1k Residents147% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+3Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for New Britain, Connecticut
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (5% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season203 days255 frost-free
Annual Rainfall53.7"
Elevation203 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
F
High Risk

High tactical risk. This location is likely close to major population centers, strategic targets, or sits in a high-disaster corridor. A retreat property and careful exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor92 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor5,472/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak12 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 230 mi · coast 23 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$302.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNew York8.3M people are 92 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital8.8 miHartford, CT
Nearest Prison6.9 mi4 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T08:09:22.000Z

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