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| 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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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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