New Britain, CT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

72,767

Unemployment

8.0%

Poverty

21.7%

Median Home

$160,800

Median Income

$46,499

Median Rent

$1,025

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New Britain SnackAbility

6
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Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

9.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

8.5

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New Britain, CT Crime Report

1,501
Total Crimes

2,074.5
Total Crimes / 100k People

-16.24%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	New Britain / 100k People	Connecticut / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,501	2,074.5	1,610.2	2,476.7

Violent Crime	306	422.9	183.6	366.7
Murder	3	4.1	2.9	5.0
Robbery	66	91.2	54.1	81.6
Aggravated Assault	193	266.7	105.0	250.2
Property Crime	1,195	1,651.6	1,426.6	2,109.9
Burglary	188	259.8	180.7	340.5
Larceny	826	1,141.6	1,078.7	1,549.5
Car Theft	181	250.2	167.3	219.9

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New Britain, CT Cost Of Living

108
New Britain's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	New Britain	Connecticut	National Average
Overall	108	124	100

Services	121	123	100
Groceries	107	108	100
Health	106	112	100
Housing	89	137	100
Transportation	108	114	100
Utilities	122	129	100

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New Britain, CT Photos

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Rankings for New Britain in Connecticut

Ranks #4 in Most Dangerous Cities In Connecticut

Ranks #7 in Worst Places To Live In Connecticut

Ranks #7 in Cheapest Places To Live In Connecticut

Map Of New Britain, CT

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Population over time in New Britain

Year	Population	% Change
2019	72,767	-0.1%
2018	72,839	-0.3%
2017	73,069	0.3%
2016	72,876	-0.2%
2015	72,988	-0.1%
2014	73,095	-0.0%
2013	73,112	-0.0%
2012	73,122	0.1%
2011	73,055	0.1%
2010	72,954	-

Race / Ethnicity in New Britain

White

40.0% (29,094)

African American

11.2% (8,146)

American Indian

0.0% (15)

Asian

2.8% (2,038)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.2% (159)

Two Or More

2.5% (1,815)

Hispanic

43.3% (31,500)

Race	New Britain	CT	USA
White	40.0%	66.9%	60.7%
African American	11.2%	9.9%	12.3%
American Indian	0.0%	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	2.8%	4.5%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%
Two Or More	2.5%	2.1%	2.4%
Hispanic	43.3%	16.1%	18.0%

Gender in New Britain

Female

51.1% (37,176)

Male

48.9% (35,591)

Gender	New Britain	CT	USA
Female	51.1%	51.2%	50.8%
Male	48.9%	48.8%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in New Britain for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

8.0% (5,821)

9-12th Grade

11.0% (8,004)

High School / GED

36.0% (26,196)

Some College

17.0% (12,370)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (5,821)

Bachelor's Degree

13.0% (9,459)

Master's Degree

5.0% (3,638)

Professional Degree

1.0% (727)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (727)

Education	New Britain	CT	USA
< 9th Grade	8.0%	3.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	11.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	36.0%	27.0%	27.0%
Some College	17.0%	17.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	13.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	5.0%	13.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For New Britain, Connecticut

Less than $10,000

10.7% (782,002)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.8% (348,731)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.5% (836,129)

$25,000 to $34,999

12.0% (870,925)

$35,000 to $49,999

15.0% (1,088,721)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.2% (1,176,097)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.7% (921,701)

$100,000 to $149,999

11.4% (828,139)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.7% (271,149)

$200,000 or more

2.1% (153,101)

Income	New Britain	CT	USA
Less than $10,000	10.7%	5.0%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.8%	3.5%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.5%	7.1%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	12.0%	6.9%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	15.0%	10.4%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.2%	15.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.7%	12.5%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	11.4%	17.3%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.7%	9.5%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	2.1%	12.6%	7.7%