New Britain is a city in Hartford County, Connecticut. It is located approximately 9 miles southwest of Hartford.
The city's official nickname is the "Hardware City" because of its history as a manufacturing center and as the headquarters of Stanley Works. Because of its large Polish population, the city used to be playfully referred to as "New Britski". In 2008, citing its efforts to end blight, economic redevelopment and the city's support of local business investment, New Britain was designated as "Connecticut's Most Business Friendly City" by the Polonia Business Association.
The City of New Britain has a diverse population, and a rich history. Tucked into our many neighborhoods are 1,200 acres of the best park system in the state, sporting complexes and a treasure-trove of cultural attractions waiting to be discovered.
Visitors can enjoy a hotdog while watching New Britain's Double-A baseball team, the Rock Cats, play a game at the friendly confines of the Willow Brook Park Sports Complex; play a round of golf at the newly redesigned, 27 hole, Stanley Golf Course; or simply take a quiet stroll through historic Walnut Hill Park and you will get a taste of the many different recreational activities New Britain has to offer.
Masterful works of art, eclectic culture, and fascinating history abound in the city at New Britain's Museum of American Art, Industrial Museum, Youth Museum, the New Britain Public Library, and the Hungerford Nature Center.
If performance arts is more your speed you can take in a play at one of New Britain's two theaters, the Hole in the Wall Theatre on Harvard Street, and the New Britain Repertory Theatre on Norden Street. And if you love music you're in luck because the New Britain Symphony, Music Series at South Church, the Parks and Recreation Summer Music Program, and Connecticut Virtuosi provide a variety of musical entertainment at venues throughout the city.
The city also remains enriched with community volunteerism. The spirit and pride of our community activists is evident through religious groups, social clubs, and community organizations, all of which work diligently to promote positive interaction through ethnic festivals, craft shows, nationally attended auto shows, and other wonderful events.
New Britain's business community is a rich mix of manufacturing, medical, high-tech industry and small to mid-sized businesses, which fuel our regional economy. Central Connecticut State University also has proved to be a fantastic partner for business development and support through their main campus and CCSU's Institute for Technology and Business Development, located in the heart of downtown.
New Britain offers in-town connections to major interstates and routes leading to the northern reaches of Boston and Canada, and south to New York City.
New Britain extends a warm welcome to any company looking to grow its business and join the success of a diverse, manufacturing-based community poised for the 21st century.
Information provided by the city of New Britain
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $177,200
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $187,478; Detached houses: $178,063; Townhouses or other attached units: $243,631; In 2-unit structures: $208,323; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $229,497; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $129,741.
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 70,664. New Britain covers 13.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 190 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 06050, 06051, 06052, 06053 - Area code: 860
Weather
New Britain, CT climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 16.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at New Britain is 51.60 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is October with an average rainfall of 4.57 Inches.
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Stanley Works. Because of its large Polish population, the city used to be playfully referred to as "New Britski". In 2008, citing its efforts to end blight, economic redevelopment and the city's support of local business investment, New Britain was designated as "Connecticut's Most Business Friendly City" by the Polonia Business Association.