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Newtown, Connecticut · ZIP 06470

Newtown — ZIP 06470

Crime DataSchools

Newtown (06470) scores 83/100 — Good for Newtown. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $695K.

83OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share7%
Property crime share93%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100
Avg math proficiency68%
Avg reading proficiency72%
Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100
Typical home value$695K

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

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Newtown, ConnecticutNewtownZIP 06482
83= even vs here
Bethel, ConnecticutBethelZIP 06801
83= even vs here
Monroe, ConnecticutMonroeZIP 06468
88▲5 vs here
Brookfield, ConnecticutBrookfieldZIP 06804
84▲1 vs here

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Newtown, ConnecticutNewtownZIP 06482
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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$695K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 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
Head O'Meadow Elementary SchoolKG–04327
77%
77%
Hawley Elementary SchoolKG–04281
77%
72%
Middle Gate Elementary SchoolKG–04397
67%
67%
Newtown Middle School07–08593
62%
76%
Reed Intermediate School05–06583
59%
68%

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

15,576

Median Income

$153K

Homeownership

87%

Median Age

44.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 06470 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 06470 has a school score of 70/100. 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 06470 is approximately $695K. 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 06470 in Newtown has an overall NeighborScore of 83/100. 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.