New Britain, CT

New Britain is home to roughly 73,301 residents. New Britain was founded in 1850 and sits in Capitol Planning Region. The median age is 34.8 and the median household income is $57,036. Homes carry a median value of $207,300, and about 44% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (42.8%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

New Britain has 14 public schools — 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, New Britain Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around New Britain.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Flood, wildfire, tornado, earthquake and other hazard risk for New Britain's county.

Data source being added: FEMA National Risk Index (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

New Britain was founded in 1850 and sits in Capitol Planning Region. Elevation ~51 m.