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Newtown, CT vs Portsmouth, NH

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Are people in Portsmouth older or younger than people in Newtown?
- The Median Age in Portsmouth is 3.2 years younger than in Newtown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Portsmouth or Newtown?
- Portsmouth housing costs are 21.3% more expensive than Newtown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Portsmouth or Newtown?
- The average commute for residents of Portsmouth is 12.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Newtown.

Things to do in Newtown?
Newtown is a town located in Fairfield County Connecticut Just outside Danbury It covers an area of 59 3 square miles As of 2019 its population was 19 521 Residents have access to many local amenities such as schools parks libraries shopping malls restaurants golf courses beaches movie theaters etc making it an attractive place to live or visit

Things to do in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth NH situated seacoast New Hampshire just east Massachusetts border close Rye along mouth Piscataqua River Great Bay estuary adjacent interstate 95 providing alternate route up Maine beyond Laconia through heart Lakes Region connected multiple bridges port city type designation recognized due profuse maritime transportation centers focused servicing travel intercity prepared provision various watercraft increased mid 19th century presently renowned downtown art galleries colonial houses quaint shops eateries overlooking picturesque coastline harbor shorelines combining blend cultural attractions historic sites quirky traditions locals tourists alike summertime celebration annual Seafood Festival held July round year boasting world famous Strawbery Bank museum consistently ranked number one national rankings make Portsmouth distinctive place visit explore all times year round .

 Newtown, CTPortsmouth, NHUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,897329,725,481
 Median Income$133,991  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$531,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.93  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Newtown    1 Reviews

Lived here for 32 years. New community/senior center just built looks promising. Swimming pool and lake swimming. Community center will also have swimming. 3 grocery  More

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Reviews for Portsmouth    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I was up in Portsmouth a couple years ago visiting from Florida. I loved how I was able to prk the car, get out and have numerous bars/restaurants, clothing stores, etc  More

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Over 16 years ago

Portsmouth is full of history, art, interesting shops, restaurants and the best  More

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Over 18 years ago

Portsmouth is a beautiful historic town settled right on the seacoast. Excellent restaurants, great cafes and shops, and picturesque streets make this a wonderful city  More

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