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Newton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Baker County County
Newton, GA
At a Glance
How Newton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Newton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Newton residents earn a median household income of $31,538 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,982. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 70 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newton is $109,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,501. Median rent is $483/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Newton reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,787/100K.
Education
15.1% of adults in Newton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.