Newton, New Zealand

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

1,668 Population 178/sq mi density

46 ft Elevation 14 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$280,800 home value, $1,404/mo rent

Newton, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$48,800

35% below

$49,076 per capita

Home Value

$280,800

0% below

Median Rent

$1,404/mo

21% above

Unemployment

5.1%

41% above

Avg Temperature

58°F

287 sunny days/yr

Is Newton a Good Place to Live?

3.3 / 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 $48,800 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,076. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (41% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 153 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newton is $280,800 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,404/month.

Climate & Weather

Newton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,668

Median Age37.2 yrs

Density178/mi²

Foreign Born27.4%

Economy

Median Income$48,800

Per Capita$49,076

Unemployment5.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$944

Housing

Home Value$280,800

Rent$1,404

Ownership64.5%

Housing Units667

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days287/yr

Rain78.8 in/yr

Elevation46 ft

Did You Know?

27.4% of residents are foreign-born.