City safety & data profile

New LondonCT

New London, CT is a 27K-resident city in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region with a median household income of $59,098.

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for New London, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. New London has a population larger than 59% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $253,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

27K
Population
Top 41%
By size
$59,098
Median income
$253,300
Median home
21.6%
Poverty rate

The read on New London

New London posts a median household income higher than 21% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the New London area.

Top 79%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near New London

Where New London income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$59,098 Bottom 21% higher than 21% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CT $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading New London, CT beyond the headline numbers

New London sits inside Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, at roughly 41.36°N, -72.10°W. Population 27,179, $59,098 median household income. Median home value $253,300, median rent $1,340. Poverty rate 21.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: New London's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 40.7%, then obesity at 36.4%. 1 hospital in/around New London, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for New London from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
27,179
New London
Median Income
$59,098
-13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$253,300
+11% vs avg
Median Age
34.7
years

10-Year Trends 2022–2024

County-level trend (Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region) - New London's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20222024
Population
280K-0%
Median Income
$86,586+8%
Median Home Value
$323,400+17%
Poverty Rate
10.7%+8%
Unemployment
4.8%-6%

Economics

Economics indicators for New London, CT
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,340/mo
Poverty Rate
21.6% +52% vs avg
Unemployment 6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.5%
Work From Home 11.6%
Public Transit 4.4%

Population

White 47.9%
African American 14.2%
Asian 2.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
40.7%
Obesity
36.4%
High Blood Pressure
33.1%
Physical Inactivity
31.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.2%
Binge Drinking
15.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.8%
Current Asthma
12.3%
Current Smoking
12.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61.8%
Annual Checkup 78.6%

Other Measures

Diabetes
11.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.7%
Stroke
3.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
NEW LONDON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of New London, CT? ▼
New London, CT has a population of 27,179 people, located in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the median household income in New London? ▼
The median household income in New London, CT is $59,098 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 21.6%.
What is the median home value in New London? ▼
The median home value in New London, CT is $253,300. Median rent is $1,340/month.
What are the top health concerns in New London? ▼
The top health indicators in New London include Short Sleep Duration (40.7%), Obesity (36.4%), High Blood Pressure (33.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in New London? ▼
New London has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in New London? ▼
The median age in New London, CT is 34.7 years. 28.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

New London, CT is located in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. With a population of 27K and a $59,098 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the New London area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using New London's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the New London area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.