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Newton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Jasper County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
15,696
Population
1,394/sq mi density
$56,321
Median Income
$32,781 per capita
$151,600
Home Value
$196,481 Zillow
$828
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
364
Violent Crime/100K
3,858 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,321 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,600 home value, $828/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$151,600
46% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$828/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.7%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
7,331
Median year built: 1963
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$151,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$196,481
Median Sale Price
$182,000
Median List Price
$188,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.7%
Owner-Occupied
34.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$828/mo
· Zillow rent:
$983/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
63 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
16
Price Drops
27.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$162
Active Inventory
90
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
65.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $151,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $196,481 |
| Median Sale Price | $182,000 |
| Median List Price | $188,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $162 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $828 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $983 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
| Days on Market | 63 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 27.8% |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Active Inventory | 90 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $162 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 7,331 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 29.8% |