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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 23
Population1,968
Foreign Born2.9%
Population Density854people per mi²
Median Age43.7 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
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

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

177/100

77% above national average

C

The Real Cost of Living in Newtown, Connecticut

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $34k$65k
Comfortable $90k$133k
Luxury $226k+$351k+
Elite (Top 5%) $266k+$413k+
Affordability Ratio

121%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean95%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
28
Positive
15
Poor
0
Negative
4

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

5.7mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

7.4mi

Airport

Danbury Municipal Airport

9.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Fairfield, CT

17.6mi

Critical Amenities

Golf2Nearest 8 mi
Camping20Nearest 1.4 mi
Marina5Nearest 6.3 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 20.7 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 5.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B+
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$161k+11.5%
114% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.8M
178% above US avg
College Educated
62.9%
80% above US avg
WFH
27.4%
92% above US avg
Homeownership
88.4%
35% above US avg
Median Home
$465k
65% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 92% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
4.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+26.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+58.1%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.14 / 1k Residents52% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.14 / 1k Residents77% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−5.8%
Burglary
0.21 / 1k Residents74% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
2.97 / 1k Residents66% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.64 / 1k Residents63% below 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 Newtown, 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

Hardiness Zone6B~-2°F min
Growing Season200 days254 frost-free
Annual Rainfall52.8"
Elevation479 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
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor61 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak854/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair6 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 247 mi · coast 21 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$259.6M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNew York8.3M people are 61 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital41 miHartford, CT
Nearest Prison1.9 mi7 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:38:50.000Z

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