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Newton, KS Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Grayson H.

Newton job market vs Orlando

Hello, I'm retired and Household incomes average around $67,015 in Newton.

5 replies 1 upvotes jobs
Daniel Kelly

What surprised you most about Newton?

Random thought, I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $903 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting ...

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Grayson H.

How are the schools in Newton?

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $903 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 18,443 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Chloe Young

Grocery stores in Newton -recommendations?

Hi all, I'm a 55-year-old sales rep and Median household income is $67,015, which feels about average for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? The suburbs are where most families end...

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william_mind

Affordable areas near Newton?

First post here. Median household income is $67,015, which feels about average for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

9 replies 7 upvotes housing
Chloe Young

Moving to Newton with kids -good idea?

I work in healthcare and It's a a small town city with about 18,443 people. Household incomes average around $67,015 in Newton. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating ...

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Kai Lopez

Day-to-day life in Newton, KS

Alright, The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $903 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some ge...

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Sarah G.

What's it really like living in Newton?

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -Newton sits at 486.7 per 100K. Median household income is $67,015, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $903/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $151,800, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 3.7%...

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Grayson H.

Newton in the winter -how bad?

Hi all, I'm single, late 50s, and You can expect to pay around $903 for rent here. Household incomes average around $67,015 in Newton. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly...

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