At a Glance
Median Income
$73,679
$38,866 per capita
Home Value
$282,300
Zillow: $430,567
Median Rent
$1,383/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
177/100K
796/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
282 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 $73,679 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,866. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newton is $282,300 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $430,567. Median rent is $1,383/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Newton reports 177 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 796/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.2% of adults in Newton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population8,336
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density2,481/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,679
Per Capita$38,866
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
A+
Home Value$282,300
Rent$1,383
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$430,567
Housing Units3,973
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent177/100K
Property796/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault126/100K
Burglary101/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation623 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Newton was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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