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Newtown, Connecticut

borough · Fairfield County

At a glance

1,898
Population
$523,200
Median home value
72% above U.S. median
$2,023/mo
Median rent
50% above U.S. median
$164,821
Median household income
110% above U.S. median
26.5 min
Average commute
97.1%
Homes with broadband
3.3%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates96%
College graduates66.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Newtown EDC
Newtown EDC is Newtown's Economic Development Commission. It creates and supports initiatives to help stimulate economic development and enhance the Newtown community.
city Newtown Economic Development Commission
Newtown Economic Development Commission is described as the body that creates and supports initiatives to help stimulate economic development and enhance the Newtown community.
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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