Newtown : Connecticut

What Newtown is like for active adults

Newtown is a very small town of about 1,800 people in western Connecticut, just east of Danbury on I 84. Many of Newtown's residents are commuters to NYC, White Plains, Stamford, or Hartford.

R etirees are also moving to some of the active adult communities in the area. Home prices are expensive, with the median price at $400,000 in late 2009.

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What is special about this retirement community

Although Newtown is an easy commute to many of the northeast prime employment locations, it is also quite rural in feel. Newtown has an exensive list of buildings that are on the list of historical places such as the Hattertown Historical District.

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What is not special about this retirement community

Newtown is expensive - the median house sold for over $400,000 in 3rd quarter of 2009.

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Climate and Physical Environment

Newtown is near Danbury in western Connecticut. The average July high temperature is 84 and the average January low is .18 The wettest month is September (5").

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Cultural environment

Cyrenious H. Booth Library and a number of historic sites to visit.

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Medical facilities

As it is for culture, residents of Newtown will go to Danbury , White Plains, or Stamford for their medical needs.

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Transportation

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Facts about NEWTOWN

State: CT
Environment: Small Town,
City Population: Less than 10,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
Median HH Income: 80,000+
Average Home Price (MLS): $300,001-$500,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 121+ (very high)
Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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