Newington : Connecticut

What Newington is like for active adults

Newington is a suburban town near Hartford, the state capital. The country west and north of town grows quite rural and quaint. Because the area is not as crowded as nearby Hartford or New Haven, its lower prices and lower key lifestyle has made it a popular place for active adults looking to retire. Median home price in late 2009 was $230,000.

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What is special about this retirement community

Mill Pond Falls is a 16-foot high falls that is in central Newington. It is said to be the smallest natural waterfall in the country. It has a walking path and park is popular with local residents as a place to walk dogs, ice skate, jog, etc. The area has good shopping and is convenient to Hartford's cultural venues like the Bushnell and the Civic Center.

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What is not special about this retirement community

Connecticut is an expensive state to live in.

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Climate and Physical Environment

Farmington is located southwest of Hartford and north of New Haven. The average July high temperature is 83 and the average January low is 14. The wettest month is september (5").

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Cultural environment

Newington has a good public library.

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Medical facilities

Cedarcrest Regional Hospital. Other hospitals are nearby in New Britain.

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Town of Newington

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Facts about NEWINGTON

State: CT
Environment: Suburban,
City Population: 25,001-50,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: becky

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