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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Natalie Davis

Biggest downsides of living in Newton?

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and It's a a small town city with about 13,223 people. Homes are going for about $169,300 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I overthinking this? There's a real sense of community in certain n...

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Natalie Davis

First time home buyer in Newton

With a population of 13,223, Newton is a small town. Worth the trade-offs? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Alexa Rodriguez

Best and worst neighborhoods in Newton

We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 8.4%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $169,300 on average. Rent is about $1,016/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 13,223 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not ju...

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Natalie Davis

Working in Newton -salaries realistic?

Alright, Poverty rate is 8.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $56,869, which feels about average for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do? The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look....

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Jordan Castillo

First time home buyer in Newton

Been meaning to ask this. I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,016 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What are your go-to spots? The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-l...

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Adeline Hill

Newton quality of life -am I missing something?

We have two kids and Rent is about $1,016/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? Appreciate any input. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Serenity Gray

Biggest downsides of living in Newton?

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Newton sits at 349.7 per 100K. Rent is about $1,016/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts? Thanks in advance!

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Natalie Davis

Best hidden gems in Newton

Random thought, Homes are going for about $169,300 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 13,223, Newton is a small town. Household incomes average around $56,869 in Newton. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surpri...

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living_nevaeh42

How is the nightlife in Newton?

Hey, I'm single, late 30s, and Homes are going for about $169,300 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,016 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getti...

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Ezekiel Torres

What to expect moving to Newton?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $56,869 in Newton. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $169,300, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 13,223, Newton is a small to...

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