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New London, Connecticut

City · Population 28,081 · #18 in Connecticut
New London, Connecticut

New London is a seaport city and a port of entry on the northeast coast of the United States, located at the outlet of the Thames River in New London County, Connecticut, which empties into Long Island Sound. The city is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region..

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About New London

Set in the southeastern part of Connecticut, New London is a thriving city counting 28,081 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, New London is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.61 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,006 residents per square mile.

What Makes New London Unique

  • A top-25 city in Connecticut by population (#18 of 30 incorporated places).
  • One of 10 places in the US named New London — but the Connecticut one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southeastern Connecticut, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 28,081.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in New London

  • Captain Scott's Lobster Dock — seafood
  • Cinnamon Grill — sri lankan
  • Dockside Resort Bar — seafood
  • Kin D Thai and Sushi — thai
  • Liu Garden
  • Muddy Waters Cafe (café)
  • Noble
  • Noodles & Rice Bistro — noodle
  • Paul's Pasta Shop — italian
  • Right Path Organic Cafe

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Custom House Maritime Museum · Museum
  • Fort Trumbull Visitor Center · Museum
  • Marquee Gallery · Art gallery
  • New London County Historical Society · Museum
  • Amusement Fun Land · Theme park
  • Arcade · Arcade
  • Nathan Hale Schoolhouse · Museum
  • The Whale

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in New London

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in New London

  • Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
  • C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
  • Harbor Elementary School
  • Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication
  • Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
  • New London High School
  • New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School
  • Regional Multicultural Magnet School
  • Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades
  • Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades
  • Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Lawrence & Memorial Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)28,081
Rank in state#18 of 30
Land area5.61 sq mi
Density5,006/sq mi
Coordinates41.3330, -72.0962

🗺️ Map of New London