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New London, Connecticut

city · New London County

At a glance

27,625
Population
$253,300
Median home value (all homes)
17% below U.S. median
$329,727
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,340/mo
Median rent
1% below U.S. median
$59,098
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
19.2 min
Average commute
88.1%
Homes with broadband
62.37%
Locations with fiber available
6.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing1% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities12% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost29% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates87.2%
College graduates28.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city New London Economic Development
The City of New London’s Economic Development Department provides leadership and resources to create a clean, safe, and affordable city, maintain infrastructure, and support partnerships that promote employment opportunities and business success. It emphasizes delivering high-quality products and services to advance future development.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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