The Neighborhood
Newington, Connecticut is a suburban community of approximately 30,900 residents located just south of Hartford. With easy highway access, solid schools, and a walkable town center, it balances small-town charm with urban convenience.
Why Newington, CT?
A well-established Hartford County community with a median household income of $102,884 and a homeownership rate of approximately 75%. Newington offers a blend of residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and preserved green spaces.
30,900
Residents
19 min
Avg. Commute
$102K
Median Income
25 min
To Hartford
13 mi²
Total Area
75%
Homeownership
Schools
Newington Public Schools serves about 3,900 students across 7 schools with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. District math proficiency is 45% (vs. 42% state average) and reading proficiency is 53% (vs. 51% state average).
Newington High School
Grades 9–12 · ~1,284 students · 39% AP participation
Martin Kellogg Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Serves the Newington community
Elementary Schools
5 elementary schools serving grades K–5
Getting Around
Newington has easy access to Interstate Highways 84 and 91, making Hartford a 25-minute drive. The CTfastrak rapid bus network has two stops in Newington at Cedar Street and Newington Junction.
Highway Access
I-84 and I-91 within minutes · Hartford 25 min
CTfastrak
Cedar St & Newington Junction stops · Direct to Hartford
Hartford Line
Commuter rail serving the Greater Hartford area
Walkability
Walk Score 74 near Market Square (Very Walkable)
Mill Pond Park
Home to America's smallest natural waterfall, Mill Pond Falls. A scenic spot for walks and photos.
Dinosaur State Park
In nearby Rocky Hill, one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America with over 2,000 tracks.
Kellogg-Eddy House Museum
Historic 1789 colonial home operated by the Newington Historical Society.
Iwo Jima Memorial Park
Moving memorial honoring WWII Marines. A place of reflection and community gatherings.
Newington Ice Arena
Public ice skating, hockey leagues, and community events year-round.
Clem Lemire Recreation Complex
Town recreation hub with sports fields, playground, and community programs.
Dining & Cafes
Yannis Pizza Restaurant
296 Main St
Mykonos Mediterranean
2414 Berlin Tpke
Omar Coffee Company
41 Commerce Ct
Breakfast at Angelo's
1052 Main St
Tokyo Cafe
451 New Britain Ave
South End Cafe and Pastry
262 Brockett St
Toasted Oat Newington
1100 Main St
TJ's on Cedar
14 E Cedar St
Olympia Diner
3413 Berlin Tpke
The Community Room Cafe
39 E Cedar St
The Glen Oaks Community
Glen Oaks is an established condo community in Newington featuring a pool, tennis court, basketball court, playground, and a reservable two-level clubhouse with a functioning kitchen, large-screen TV, tables, and chairs.
The monthly HOA of $460.35 covers water, snow removal, basic lawn care, association-level insurance, and certain building and common-area responsibilities, subject to current governing documents.
