At a Glance
Median Income
$56,869
$28,925 per capita
Home Value
$169,300
Zillow: $259,410
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
415/100K
1,944/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
15.5% 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
3.0 / 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 $56,869 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,925. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,206 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newton is $169,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,410. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Newton reports 415 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,944/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Newton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population13,223
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density958/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,869
Per Capita$28,925
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$12,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,300
Rent$1,016
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$259,410
Housing Units5,555
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent415/100K
Property1,944/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,084/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation948 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Newton was founded in 1845.
The median home in Newton was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.