Newtown
Suburban Neighborhood in Monroe, Connecticut
Fairfield County 06470, 06482
Classic New England homes along Main Street
Newtown housing consists mainly of single-family homes. “Along Main Street, it’s very New England,” Farin says. Buyers may find homes dating back to the late 1700s, and yards are set more closely together. In other parts of town, “properties are larger, and you can keep goats and chickens if you want,” Farin says. Within the city limits, prices generally fall between $350,000 and $700,000, with a few outliers. Architectural styles include Cape Cods, colonials and colonial revivals, raised ranch-style and newer, traditional-style residences.Fairfield Hills is the hub of activity
Off Elm Drive is Dickinson Memorial Park, which has a skate park, a playground with a rock feature for climbing, a wooden play structure, as well as fields and courts for sports. Near that is the Newtown Country Club, with a 9-hole golf course for members. “The central area for Newtown is Fairfield Hills,” Farin says. “It was an old mental hospital, which was in disrepair. Now, it has a community center with a fitness area and there are trails where you can bring your dog. There’s no day you won’t see people there. Kids play sports there, we have movies in the park and there is a victory garden where you can meet up with other gardeners.” In cooler months, the EverWonder Children’s Museum provides an excellent spot for kids to meet up and enjoy interactive exhibits. “We also have an old theater where tickets are three bucks apiece,” Farin adds.Schools in Newtown rank highly on Niche
Newtown children may attend kindergarten through fourth grade at Head O'Meadow Elementary School, which scores an A on Niche. They can continue on to Reed Intermediate School, which also gets an A and serves fifth- and sixth-grade students. At Newtown Middle School, which earns an A-minus, seventh- and eighth-grade learners can participate in intramural sports and clubs, including a ski and snowboard club and a drama club. A-rated Newtown High School is their final district school — it has a 97% graduation rate.Community events bring Newtown together
There are several annual events that not only define the community but also attract residents of other towns. “People from all over the state come to our Labor Day Parade,” Farin says. “We also have Christmas tree lightings all over town — carolers come from the high school, and businesses donate hot chocolate. On Halloween, homes on Main Street pass out candy, and everyone goes there. You bring a thermos of coffee and meet up with friends.”Newtown is a car-dependent area
Along Main Street, sidewalks allow for easy walks, but for those who don’t work in town, a car is required. Locals can access train stations in Bridgeport, Westchester or Fairfield, all of which are about 25 to 30 miles away. From there, they can take a train to Grand Central Station. The nearest airport is Tweed-New Haven, a 35-mile drive from Newtown. Hospital options include Bridgeport Hospital, 20 miles away, which has a Level II Trauma Center, and Yale New Haven Medical Center, which has a Level I Trauma Center.Newtown is bursting at the seams with restaurants
Locals can pick up groceries at Caraluzzi's Newtown Market or Big Y World Class Market, both of which are in town. Those who don’t feel like cooking have a variety of choices for dining. “We are bursting at the seams with restaurants,” Farin says. “There are Chinese, Indian, Italian and farm-to-table places.” Retail shopping options include a few locally run businesses; residents can browse Queen Street Gifts for unique home décor and baby clothing, and kids can head to the Toy Tree to spend their allowances. Danbury Fair in Danbury is less than 14 miles away; it’s a two-story indoor mall with stores such as Anthropologie and L.L. Bean. It even has a carousel.Prepare for winter weather in Newtown
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) places Fairfield County at a high risk of ice storms, winter weather and strong winds. “We’re very well versed in how to handle all sorts of winter weather,” Farin says. “Our roads get plowed pretty quickly unless it’s a small side road. With a normal snow, things don’t get shut down.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Pam Toner
Pam Toner
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
(973) 604-2163
34 Total Sales
1 in Newtown
$420,000 Price
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Greg DeFazio
Greg DeFazio
Greg DeFazio
(860) 590-4571
69 Total Sales
2 in Newtown
$110K - $440K Price Range
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Shaylene Neumann
Shaylene Neumann
Houlihan Lawrence
(845) 286-9201
197 Total Sales
5 in Newtown
$140K - $1.3M Price Range
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Wayne Watt Jr.
Wayne Watt Jr.
THE CONNECTICUT AGENCY LLC
(860) 590-6997
80 Total Sales
1 in Newtown
$309,000 Price
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Wayne Hugendubel
Wayne Hugendubel
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 267-4505
177 Total Sales
1 in Newtown
$358,000 Price
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Jim Treanor Jr
Jim Treanor Jr
ERA Treanor Real Estate
(475) 244-9541
261 Total Sales
1 in Newtown
$650,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Jacksons Cove Park
Treadwell Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Newtown Park & Bark
- Dog Park
Dickinson Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Rocky Glen State Park
- Trails
- Hiking
Newtown Park and Bark
- Dog Park
The Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Newtown | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Newtown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Newtown, Monroe sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Newtown, Monroe over the last 12 months is $605,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$624,900
Median Sale Price
$605,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$655,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$689,270
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$487,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
330
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$320
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
9,598
Number of Homes for Sale
67
Median Year Built
1977
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,351
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,698
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,658
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
974
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,995
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 2211am - 1pm
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Saturday, Jun 2112 - 2pm
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Saturday, Jun 2112:30 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,993 - $3,195 per month
- Covered Bridge - Newtown
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 751+ Sq Ft
- 9 Covered Bridge Rd
- Newtown, CT
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
29,929
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$139,171
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$165,789
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
53%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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