At a Glance
Median Income
$80,000
$28,269 per capita
Home Value
$347,800
Zillow: $460,995
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
9.1% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newton residents earn a median household income of $80,000 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,269. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,556 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newton is $347,800 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,995. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
28.7% of adults in Newton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population899
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density1,045/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$28,269
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$9,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
Housing
A
Home Value$347,800
Rent
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$460,995
Housing Units243
Rent Burden13.8%
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,132/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain15.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation4,529 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Newton was founded in 1869.
The median home in Newton was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.