New Preston, CT
Living in New Preston
Bikeability57
Walkability35
Commute25
Public Transit69
Affordability9
Public Safety95
Airports24
Hospitals37
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools88
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
856Population-157 (2010–19)
57 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
42%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years48%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian3%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate27%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$101kMedian Household Income+$38k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
99%Lived Here Last Year+18% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more20%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector62%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office30%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation10%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$378kMedian Home Value-$15k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$166 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K38%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$2M or more8%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene56%
LP gas28%
Utility gas7%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in New Preston
United States45
Connecticut25
Litchfield County8
Property Crime in New Preston
United States48
Connecticut28
Litchfield County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 4 | 13 |
| Feb | 28 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 36 | 4 | 8 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 4 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in New Preston
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding67
Tornado10
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near New Preston, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near New Preston, CT
Washington Montessori School
2 miles, NE
Rumsey Hall School
2 miles, SE
The Gunnery
5 miles, S
South Kent School
7 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near New Preston, CT
Post University
17 miles, SE
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
18 miles, SE
Western Connecticut State University
21 miles, S
Vassar College
29 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near New Preston, CT
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
12 miles, NE
Sharon Hospital
15 miles, NW
Waterbury Hospital
17 miles, SE
Saint Mary's Hospital
18 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near New Preston, CT
Tweed-New Haven Airport
38 miles, SE
Bradley International Airport
38 miles, NE
New York Stewart International Airport
42 miles, W
Westchester County Airport
47 miles, SW