Newton, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Sussex County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
8,336
Population
2,481/sq mi density
$73,679
Median Income
$38,866 per capita
$282,300
Home Value
$451,557 Zillow
$1,383
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
146
Violent Crime/100K
743 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$73,679 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$282,300 home value, $1,383/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Newton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,481/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0515°N, 74.7536°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sussex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocono Mountains Regional (MPO) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 142 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 44 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.2 in |
Newton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.8").