Newton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Baker County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
489
Population
224/sq mi density
$31,538
Median Income
$25,982 per capita
$109,000
Home Value
$117,277 Zillow
$483
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$31,538 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$109,000 home value, $483/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$109,000
61% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$483/mo
58% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.0%
14% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
258
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$109,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$117,277
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.0%
Owner-Occupied
44.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,585/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,660/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,820/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,182/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,605/mo
Census median rent:
$483/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
56.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $109,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $117,277 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $483 |
| FMR Studio | $1,585 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,660 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,820 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,182 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,605 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 56.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 258 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 32.0% |