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New Britain, Connecticut · ZIP 06053

New Britain — ZIP 06053

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New Britain (06053) scores 34/100 — Below Average for New Britain. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $314K.

34OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index44/100
Avg math proficiency9%
Avg reading proficiency18%
Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index64/100
Typical home value$314K
Median rent$1,659/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$314K

Median Rent

$1,659/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Holmes Elementary SchoolKG–05414
18%
20%
Gaffney Elementary SchoolPK–05438
12%
17%
Academy of Science and Innovation06–12767
10%
27%
Chamberlain Elementary SchoolKG–05402
8%
12%
Jefferson Elementary SchoolKG–05389
8%
17%
DiLoreto Elementary & Middle SchoolKG–08819
4%
14%
Pulaski Middle School06–08839
2%
17%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

35,697

Median Income

$63K

Homeownership

51%

Median Age

32.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 06053 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 06053 has a school score of 44/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 06053 is approximately $314K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 06053 in New Britain has an overall NeighborScore of 34/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.