Newtown, CT

Newtown is home to roughly 1,968 residents. Newtown was founded in 1711 and sits in Western Connecticut Planning Region. The median age is 43.7 and the median household income is $161,000. Homes carry a median value of $465,400, and about 88% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87.2%). Around 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 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.

Newtown has 5 public schools — 3 elementary, 2 middle.

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

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

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Newtown.

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 Newtown's county.

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

Newtown was founded in 1711 and sits in Western Connecticut Planning Region. Elevation ~121 m.