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Newton, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Suffolk County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
88,504
Population
4,964/sq mi density
$184,989
Median Income
$95,106 per capita
$1,202,500
Home Value
$1,490,203 Zillow
$2,388
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
255 sunny days/yr
55
Violent Crime/100K
575 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$184,989 median income, 2.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$1,202,500 home value, $2,388/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
55 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
80.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$1,202,500
327% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,388/mo
105% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.0%
9% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
33,331
Median year built: 1941
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$1,202,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,490,203
Median Sale Price
$1,487,500
Median List Price
$1,949,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.0%
Owner-Occupied
29.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$2,388/mo
· Zillow rent:
$3,339/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
61 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
36
Price Drops
16.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$595
Active Inventory
136
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1941
Average age of housing stock: 85 years
Homeownership Rate
71.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $1,202,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,490,203 |
| Median Sale Price | $1,487,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,949,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $595 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,388 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,339 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 61 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.9% |
| Homes Sold | 36 |
| Active Inventory | 136 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $595 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 33,331 |
| Median Year Built | 1941 |
| Rent Burden | 26.8% |