Newtown, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Newtown is a small town in Ohio with a population of 2,677. Residents earn $97,917 per year, which is 30% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,677 Population 1,293/sq mi density
$97,917 Median Income $55,323 per capita
$321,700 Home Value $251,710 Zillow
$1,626 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$97,917 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$321,700 home value, $1,626/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $97,917
30% higher than US avg
Home Value $321,700
14% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.0%
54% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,626
40% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.6%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.0%
76% lower than US avg

How Newtown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,677
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,293/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,917
Per Capita$55,323
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$107,275M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$321,700
Rent$1,626
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$251,710

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property937/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary112/100K

Health

Obesity29.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.5%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation511 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.0%
High School+94.3%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute24 min
Libraries41

Is Newtown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Newtown receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Newtown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Newtown is $97,917, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Newtown is $321,700, 14% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,626 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Newtown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 937 per 100,000, 52% below the national average.

Education

Newtown is a highly educated community — 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Newtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Newtown has a population of 2,677 with a density of 1,293 people per square mile. The median age is 40.7 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.4%), with 4% Black.

Population

2,677
Total Population
1,293
People / sq mi
40.7yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Newtown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.7%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.3%
53% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Newtown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Newtown is $97,917, which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Newtown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$97,917
30% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,323
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
IRS Avg AGI$97,169

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.0%
76% below US avg
Establishments (County)27,215
County GDP$107,275M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,075
Healthcare2,590
Retail2,526
Manufacturing920

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,087
160% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.6 min
Work from Home20.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Newtown is $321,700, 14% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,626 (40% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $251,710.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$321,700
14% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$251,710
Median List Price$644,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$644,900
$/Sq Ft$179
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio95.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,626
40% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,087
160% above US avg
Effective Rate2.82%
In Newtown, 29.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.5% report depression. 17.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Newtown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.6%
8% below US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.7%
Asthma10.5%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity17.1%
Depression26.5%
Mental Distress15.8%
Physical Distress9.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.8%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death9,669/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access98.0%
Healthcare Facilities2,590
Newtown has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 937 per 100,000 (52% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Newtown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property936.7/100K
52% below US avg
Burglary112.4/100K
Theft824.3/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)75

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Newtown has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches
14% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation511 ft (156 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density1,293/sq mi
Coordinates39.1236°N, 84.3507°W
County FIPS39061
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 52.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 14.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.1%
D 57%

Winner: Democrat by 14.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.0%
54% above US avg
High School+94.3%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,293/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries41
Healthcare Facilities2,590
Restaurants2,075
Retail Stores2,526

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)75
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.6 min
Work from Home20.1%

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