Question 1

Is New Britain, CT or New London, CT cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

New Britain, CT is cheaper. The median home price in New Britain, CT is approximately $185,000 and in New London, CT it is approximately $220,300 — a difference of $35,300.

Question 2

Is New Britain, CT or New London, CT more walkable?

Accepted Answer

New Britain, CT is more walkable. New Britain, CT has a Walk Score of 26/100 and New London, CT has a Walk Score of 18/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, New Britain, CT or New London, CT?

Accepted Answer

New Britain, CT has higher-rated schools. New Britain, CT has a school rating of 7.3/10 and New London, CT has a rating of 7.3/10.

Question 4

Should I live in New Britain, CT or New London, CT?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	New Britain, CT	New London, CT
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$185K ✓ Lower price	$220K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$44K	$56K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	26/100 ✓ More walkable	18/100
Transit Score	1/100	14/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	62/100 ✓ More bikeable	25/100
Commute	14 min ✓ Shorter commute	67 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	7.3/10	7.3/10
Best for	Budget-conscious familiesStudentsCommuters to Hartford	families with school needsstudents at local high schoolsremote workers with a car

New Britain, CT vs New London, CT

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