At a Glance
Median Income
$67,015
$33,560 per capita
Home Value
$151,800
Zillow: $167,629
Median Rent
$903/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
487/100K
2,220/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
302 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
3.4 / 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 $67,015 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,560. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 849 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newton is $151,800 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,629. Median rent is $903/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Newton reports 487 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,220/100K. The murder rate is 5.4/100K.
Education
29.5% of adults in Newton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population18,443
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,243/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,015
Per Capita$33,560
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$1,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$922
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,800
Rent$903
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$167,629
Housing Units8,247
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent487/100K
Property2,220/100K
Murder5.4/100K
Assault321/100K
Burglary412/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain33.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,436 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Newton was founded in 1871.
The median home in Newton was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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