At a Glance
Median Income
$62,679
$48,862 per capita
Home Value
$261,000
Zillow: $319,400
Median Rent
$697/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.7%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
13.8% smoking rate
How Newbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newbury a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newbury residents earn a median household income of $62,679 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,862. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,015 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newbury is $261,000 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,400. Median rent is $697/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
40.7% of adults in Newbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newbury has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population381
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,679
Per Capita$48,862
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$1,188M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064
Housing
A
Home Value$261,000
Rent$697
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$319,400
Housing Units220
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,382/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation429 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.7%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+25.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Newbury was built in 1938.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mount Washington Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.