06053

New Britain, CT

Total Population

34,405

Median Household Income

$59,633

Median Home Value

$183,000

Median Rent

$1,200

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$59,633

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$183,000

100.9% above state median

Rent

$1,200

100% above state median

Median Age

33.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor New Britain, CT

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 33.2 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 6.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 15.1% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$59,633

-20.6% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-27,441,216

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.46 people

Total Households

12,938

Family Households

32.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

32.4%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

25.1%

#3 Industry

Finance

15.9%

Total Employed Residents:10,238

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

1.7%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

2.1%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

2.4%

372 workers

Public Transit

2.4%

380 workers

Total Commuting Workers:15,761

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

93.6%

17,587 employed

Labor Force

18,795

1,208 unemployed

Median Age

33.2 years

Per Capita Income

$31,434

Poverty Rate

15.1%