Town of

Newington

Connecticut
newingtonct.gov
200 Garfield Street, 06111
Phone: (860) 665-8500
Mayor, Town Council: Jonathan Trister
Town Manager: Jonathan Altshul

Sustainable CT Designation: Registered Member

Demographics

Population28,081
Median Household Income (2022)$54,305
Per Capita Income (2022)$47,853
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate74.70%
Median Home Value (2023)$234,800
Median Rent (2023)$1,303
Total Households (2025)$12,754

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2023)$2,169,771,529
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$5,270,222,837
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$56,441.76
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)39.98
Mill Rate-Motor Vehicles32.46
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$49,819,452.00
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$5,366,645.00
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$4,391,694.00
Total Tax Levy$59,577,791.00
Tiered PILOT$3,842,904.78
Motor Vehicle Tax Reimbursement$2,158,709.30
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$164,924
Town Aid Road$411,996.84
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$328,068
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$1,785,740
Education Cost Sharing$16,720,241
Adult Education$64,613
Total State Grants$25,477,196.92
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List8.30%

Governance

Form of GovernmentCouncil-Manager
CEO Term Length2
Take Office DateOne week after election
Town Hall of Newington

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Established in 1871, Newington is Connecticut's 4th youngest town, but still rich in history and tradition. Located to the immediate southwest of Hartford and home to such local landmarks as Cedar Mountain, the iconic Olympia Diner, and Mill Pond Falls, the smallest natural waterfall in the United States, Newington prides itself as a thriving, vibrant and welcoming community for all.

Geography

CountyHartford
Council of Government (COG)Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG)
Area (sq. miles)13.2 mi²
Public Roads-Town103.45

Representation

US Congressional District1
State Senate Districts9
State House20
+

Income Per Capita

See All Stats + Map
MunicipalityParam NameOrder
+

MA Representative for:

Municipality
+