New London, Connecticut
Among the top 7% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 9% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 56% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 60% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 36% of US places
- top 7% for school quality
- top 10% for comfortable days
- bottom 7% for property tax rate
New London is a mid-size city in Connecticut with about 28,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include school quality, comfortable days, and commute time. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.
Official websitenewlondonct.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Wet · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.4 in4.0 in
humid 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$56kbetter than 17% of US places
Home Value$220k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 28% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 28% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.16%better than 7% of US places
Income Tax6.90%better than 22% of US places
Sales Tax6.35%better than 74% of US places
Estimated total tax burden17.46%better than 12% of US places
Unemployment7.1%better than 25% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation50.4 in80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall24.5 inbetter than 40% of US places
Sunny Days185 daysbetter than 13% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 55% of US places
Comfortable Days107 daysbetter than 90% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk41.0better than 81% of US places
Air Quality45 AQIbetter than 55% of US places
School Quality100.0better than 93% of US places
Violent Crime1410/100kbetter than 20% of US places
Property Crime1695/100kbetter than 26% of US places
Community
Population27,59695th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.524th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6395th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9440th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1617th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)49.0%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)14.2%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)29.4%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.2%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.3%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 85% of US places
Walkability8.9/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance44 mibetter than 72% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.9%better than 49% of US places
Amenities Nearby67.40better than 46% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 38% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is New London an affordable place to live?
- New London is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $56k, better than 17% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in New London?
- The median home value in New London is $220k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in New London?
- Median household income in New London is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in New London?
- Median gross rent in New London is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is New London safe?
- New London is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1410/100k (better than 20%). Property crime is 1695/100k.
- What is the weather like in New London?
- New London averages 73°F in July and 31°F in January, with 50.4 in of annual precipitation and about 185 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in New London?
- Public-school quality in New London is above average, scoring better than 93% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in New London?
- The average one-way commute in New London is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)