At a Glance
Median Income
$184,989
$95,106 per capita
Home Value
$1,202,500
Zillow: $1,509,055
Median Rent
$2,388/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
52/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
80.7%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.5%
6.9% smoking rate
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 $184,989 , which is 146% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $95,106. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newton is $1,202,500 , 327% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,509,055. Median rent is $2,388/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Safety & Crime
Newton reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 602/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
80.7% of adults in Newton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(139% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population88,504
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density4,964/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born23.5%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$184,989
Per Capita$95,106
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,202,500
Rent$2,388
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$1,509,055
Housing Units33,331
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent52/100K
Property602/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault38/100K
Burglary63/100K
Health
Obesity21.5%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation157 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+80.7%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+51.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations49
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Newton was built in 1941.
28.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
23.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.