salaryRent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (78.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,560 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Connecticut cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Connecticut. It is number 22 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Newington?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Newington
| Size | Newington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,473 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,518 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,797 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,062 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Newington overall?
Everyday prices in Connecticut overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Newington, so the Connecticut figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Newington
Life in Newington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Newington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $490 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $310,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Newington, CT?
Renting in Newington costs a median of about $1,664 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.
How much do I need to make to live in Newington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,560 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Newington cheap or expensive?
Newington is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.0% of the typical household income of $110,960. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Newington?
The median homeowner in Newington pays $6,321 a year in property taxes, about 2.04% of the median home value.
Is Newington more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Connecticut are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Newington?
The median home value in Newington is $310,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
30,896 people live in Newington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.