Newton, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Suffolk County County
3.4
/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
$1,509,055 Zillow
$2,388
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
52
Violent Crime/100K
602 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$184,989 median income, 3.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$1,202,500 home value, $2,388/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
80.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
88,504
Census 2023
Population Density
4,964
per square mile
Land Area
17.8
square miles (46.2 km²)
Median Age
42.0 yrs
8% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 16.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
71.1%
Black
2.2%
Hispanic
4.8%
Asian
16.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 72.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 25.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
72.5%
Spanish
25.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
23.5%
Veterans
2.0%
67% below US avg (6%)
Disability
7.3%
44% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.6%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.4%
84% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.528
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 88,504 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,964 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 17.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.6% |
| Female | 51.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8% |
| Asian | 16.6% |
Language
| English Only | 72.5% |
| Spanish | 25.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 23.5% |
| Veterans | 2.0% |
| Disability | 7.3% |
| Health Insurance | 98.6% |
| Uninsured | 1.4% |
| Broadband Access | 96.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.528 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |