What is the rental yield in Downtown New Britain, New Britain, Connecticut?

Downtown New Britain, New Britain, Connecticut has a gross yield of 5.3. Pricing is 5% below New Britain and 28% below Connecticut, while prices are up 0.9% over the past year. Walkability is 68 and education is in the 1st percentile.

How does Downtown New Britain compare with New Britain and Connecticut?

Downtown New Britain, New Britain, Connecticut is priced 5% below New Britain and 28% below Connecticut. It has a gross yield of 5.3, prices are up 0.9% over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 58.

What are the main strengths and risks in Downtown New Britain, New Britain, Connecticut?

Downtown New Britain, New Britain, Connecticut’s main strength is a gross yield of 5.3, with walkability of 68. The main risk in the data is education in the 1st percentile, alongside a Red Flag score of 58 and prices up 0.9% over the past year.

Neighborhood

Downtown New Britain

New Britain, Connecticut US

Downtown New Britain, New Britain, Connecticut has a yield-focused investment profile, with pricing 5% below New Britain and 28% below Connecticut, a gross yield of 5.3, and prices up 0.9% over the past year. Walkability is 68, education is in the 1st percentile, and the Red Flag score is 58. A strength is the 5.3 yield; a risk is the 1st percentile education score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

1.68 mi²

ZIP Code

06051

County

Capitol Planning Region

State

Connecticut

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$359,893

YoY+0.9%

Gross Rental Yield

5.3%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

58 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

1 / 100

Limited · better than 1% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Downtown New Britain Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Downtown New Britain, New Britain.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$359,893	+0.9%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$167/sqft	+9.8%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,585/mo	+6.7%
Gross Rental Yield	5.3%	—
Liquidity Score	21 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	42	+13.5%

Is Downtown New Britain Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Connecticut crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

58 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Hurricane80Very High

Earthquake80Very High

Flood60High

Heat60High

Wildfire40Moderate

Tornado40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Connecticut averaged 15.0 crimes and 1.4 violent per 1,000 residents (-11.7% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.3%

Active transaction volume — 42 homes sold last period

Hurricane risk is Very High (80/100)

Earthquake risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Downtown New Britain's live DistrictScore metrics.

Downtown New Britain Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Connecticut-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Connecticut Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	15.0	1.4	-11.7%
2023	17.2	1.5	+3.8%
2022	16.6	1.5	-1.4%
2021	16.9	1.7	-1.6%
2020	17.5	1.8	+7.8%
2019	16.2	1.9	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Downtown New Britain inherits the Connecticut figures.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Industrial odor3 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Downtown New Britain: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Downtown New Britain

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

68

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

2

Grocery

2

Dining

11

Schools

1

Universities

0

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

5

Parks

4

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Downtown New Britain's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Downtown New Britain vs New Britain vs Connecticut

How Downtown New Britain benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Downtown New Britain, the median sale price sits about 5% below the median for New Britain neighborhoods and about 29% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.3%, against 5.3% for New Britain neighborhoods and 6.1% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 0.9%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for New Britain neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Downtown New Britain	$167/sqft	5.3%	21
New Britain	$176/sqft	5.3%	21
Connecticut	$237/sqft	6.1%	20

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Connecticut tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~1.36% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 6.99%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: graduated, with a high-value surcharge over $2.5M.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

Mansion-style surcharge: an extra 2.25% on the price portion above $2.5M.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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FIRPTA, ITIN & Connecticut property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

Downtown New Britain Real Estate FAQ

Downtown New Britain, New Britain, Connecticut has a yield-focused profile in the data. Pricing is 5% below New Britain and 28% below Connecticut, gross yield is 5.3, and prices are up 0.9% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 58.

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