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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Carson E.

What's it really like living in Newton?

OK so Median household income is $56,321, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $828/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $151,600, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $828 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just su...

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lake_maverick95

Best coffee shops in Newton?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $151,600 on average. The median home value here is around $151,600, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $56,321, which feels ...

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Riley Chavez

Dog-friendly places in Newton?

I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Newton sits at 364.0 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cheers. It's changing fast -some good, s...

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Joseph Wood

Is Newton getting better or worse?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $56,321, which feels about average for the area. It's a a small town city with about 15,696 people. Poverty rate is 6.4%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. There's...

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Carson E.

Couple moving to Newton from out of state

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 20s, and Median household income is $56,321, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $828 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where mo...

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lake_maverick95

What I wish I knew before living in Newton

Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $56,321 in Newton. Rent is about $828/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Does this match your experience?

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Silas Martin

Quick question about Newton

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 6.4%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the commun...

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Riley Chavez

Moving to Newton for work -advice?

Hello, The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $56,321, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 6.4%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $828/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough dur...

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Silas Martin

Cheapest neighborhoods in Newton?

Household incomes average around $56,321 in Newton. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has anyone dealt with this? The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some no...

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