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Newtown is a social community
Newtown, in rural southwestern Connecticut, is home to just over 27,000 residents. The community is very tightly knit, and people not only gather throughout the year for events but also meet up at the parks and gardens to socialize. “Whenever I take my dog to the park, it’s hard to get around the loop because people always stop me to chat and pet my dog,” says Tricia Farin, Realtor with William Raveis, who has lived in Newtown for more than 26 years. In the center of town, New Heights Baptist Church’s tall steeple meets with Trinity Episcopal Church’s Gothic Revival stone belltower at a flagpole. “We use the flagpole to denote where things are in town,” Farin says. “Someone will ask — is it near the flagpole?”
Community events bring Newtown together
There are several annual events that not only define the community but also attract residents of other towns. “People from all over the state come to our Labor Day Parade,” Farin says. “We also have Christmas tree lightings all over town — carolers come from the high school, and businesses donate hot chocolate. On Halloween, homes on Main Street pass out candy, and everyone goes there. You bring a thermos of coffee and meet up with friends.”
Fairfield Hills is the hub of activity
Off Elm Drive is Dickinson Memorial Park, which has a skate park, a playground with a rock feature for climbing, a wooden play structure, as well as fields and courts for sports. Near that is the Newtown Country Club, with a 9-hole golf course for members. “The central area for Newtown is Fairfield Hills,” Farin says. “It was an old mental hospital, which was in disrepair. Now, it has a community center with a fitness area and there are trails where you can bring your dog. There’s no day you won’t see people there. Kids play sports there, we have movies in the park and there is a victory garden where you can meet up with other gardeners.” In cooler months, the EverWonder Children’s Museum provides an excellent spot for kids to meet up and enjoy interactive exhibits. “We also have an old theater where tickets are three bucks apiece,” Farin adds.
Newtown is bursting at the seams with restaurants
Locals can pick up groceries at Caraluzzi's Newtown Market or Big Y World Class Market, both of which are in town. Those who don’t feel like cooking have a variety of choices for dining. “We are bursting at the seams with restaurants,” Farin says. “There are Chinese, Indian, Italian and farm-to-table places.” Retail shopping options include a few locally run businesses; residents can browse Queen Street Gifts for unique home décor and baby clothing, and kids can head to the Toy Tree to spend their allowances. Danbury Fair in Danbury is less than 14 miles away; it’s a two-story indoor mall with stores such as Anthropologie and L.L. Bean. It even has a carousel.
Classic New England homes along Main Street
Newtown housing consists mainly of single-family homes. “Along Main Street, it’s very New England,” Farin says. Buyers may find homes dating back to the late 1700s, and yards are set more closely together. In other parts of town, “properties are larger, and you can keep goats and chickens if you want,” Farin says. Within the city limits, prices generally fall between $350,000 and $700,000, with a few outliers. Architectural styles include Cape Cods, colonials and colonial revivals, raised ranch-style and newer, traditional-style residences.
Schools in Newtown rank highly on Niche
Newtown children may attend kindergarten through fourth grade at Head O'Meadow Elementary School, which scores an A on Niche. They can continue on to Reed Intermediate School, which also gets an A and serves fifth- and sixth-grade students. At Newtown Middle School, which earns an A-minus, seventh- and eighth-grade learners can participate in intramural sports and clubs, including a ski and snowboard club and a drama club. A-rated Newtown High School is their final district school — it has a 97% graduation rate.
Newtown is a car-dependent area
Along Main Street, sidewalks allow for easy walks, but for those who don’t work in town, a car is required. Locals can access train stations in Bridgeport, Westchester or Fairfield, all of which are about 25 to 30 miles away. From there, they can take a train to Grand Central Station. The nearest airport is Tweed-New Haven, a 35-mile drive from Newtown. Hospital options include Bridgeport Hospital, 20 miles away, which has a Level II Trauma Center, and Yale New Haven Medical Center, which has a Level I Trauma Center.
Prepare for winter weather in Newtown
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) places Fairfield County at a high risk of ice storms, winter weather and strong winds. “We’re very well versed in how to handle all sorts of winter weather,” Farin says. “Our roads get plowed pretty quickly unless it’s a small side road. With a normal snow, things don’t get shut down.”
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Parks in this Area
Jacksons Cove Park
Treadwell Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Newtown Park & Bark
Dog Park
Dickinson Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Rocky Glen State Park
Trails
Hiking
Newtown Park and Bark
Dog Park
The Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial
Transit
Airport
Tweed/New Haven
47 min drive
Bus
Big Y
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Newtown
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Newtown, Monroe sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Newtown, Monroe over the last 12 months is $677,980, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
29,929
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$139,171
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$165,789
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
53%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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