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Newton, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Newton County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,151
Population
441/sq mi density
$34,286
Median Income
$28,168 per capita
$82,700
Home Value
$117,881 Zillow
$709
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
660
Violent Crime/100K
4,217 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$34,286 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,700 home value, $709/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
660 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$82,700
71% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$709/mo
39% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.7%
16% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,391
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$82,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$117,881
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.7%
Owner-Occupied
45.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$638/mo
1 Bedroom
$642/mo
2 Bedroom
$842/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,012/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,115/mo
Census median rent:
$709/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
54.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $82,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $117,881 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $709 |
| FMR Studio | $638 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $642 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $842 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,012 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,115 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,391 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 24.8% |