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Newton, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Sussex County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
8,336
Population
2,481/sq mi density
$73,679
Median Income
$38,866 per capita
$282,300
Home Value
$430,567 Zillow
$1,383
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
177
Violent Crime/100K
796 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$73,679 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$282,300 home value, $1,383/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$282,300
0% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,383/mo
19% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.6%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,973
Median year built: 1962
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$282,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$430,567
Median Sale Price
$360,000
Median List Price
$409,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.6%
Owner-Occupied
41.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$1,383/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,094/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
15 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.1%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
21.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$254
Active Inventory
14
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1962
Average age of housing stock: 64 years
Homeownership Rate
58.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $282,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,567 |
| Median Sale Price | $360,000 |
| Median List Price | $409,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $254 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,383 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,094 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.1% |
| Price Drops | 21.4% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 14 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $254 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,973 |
| Median Year Built | 1962 |
| Rent Burden | 34.7% |