At a Glance
Median Income
$58,564
$30,897 per capita
Home Value
$98,900
Zillow: $160,518
Median Rent
$745/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
525/100K
666/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newton residents earn a median household income of $58,564 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,897. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newton is $98,900 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,518. Median rent is $745/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Newton reports 525 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 666/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in Newton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,852
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density1,365/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,564
Per Capita$30,897
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$834M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,900
Rent$745
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$160,518
Housing Units1,515
Rent Burden20.0%
Crime
F
Violent525/100K
Property666/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault385/100K
Burglary140/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,994/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation525 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Newton was founded in 1835.
The median home in Newton was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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