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Newtown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Newtown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 236. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
236 Population 429/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $40,223 per capita
$88,900 Home Value
$1,851 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
90 Violent Crime/100K 1,078 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,900 home value, $1,851/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K (76% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $88,900
68% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 90/100K
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.6%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,851
59% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.0%
3% lower than US avg

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

People

Population236
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$40,223
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,900
Rent$1,851
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units959
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent90/100K
Property1,078/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary90/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain50.7 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation169 ft (52 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+33.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.1%
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Is Newtown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Newtown receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Newtown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Newtown is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Newtown is $88,900, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,851 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Newtown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 90 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,078 per 100,000, 45% below the national average.

Education

15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% 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 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches, including 19.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Newtown has a population of 236 with a density of 429 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).

Population

236
Total Population
429
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Newtown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Newtown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Newtown is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.0% 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$85,000
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,223
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
IRS Avg AGI$114,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,677
County GDP$56,807M

Business (County)

Restaurants877
Healthcare1,221
Retail1,189
Manufacturing228

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate14.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.6 min
Drive Alone70.5%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home1.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Newtown is $88,900, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,851 (59% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,900
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$377
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio91.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,851
59% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,740
Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.9%
Housing Units959
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Rate14.70%
Newtown has a violent crime rate of 90 per 100,000 residents, 76% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,078 per 100,000 (45% 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 Violent89.8/100K
76% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery89.8/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,077.7/100K
45% below US avg
Burglary89.8/100K
Theft943.0/100K
Vehicle Theft44.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Newtown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.7 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.7 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall19.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation169 ft (52 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density429/sq mi
Coordinates40.2283°N, 74.9323°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 33.9-point margin. 92.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.6%
54% below US avg
High School+91.7%
Graduate Degree+33.3%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density429/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.1%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Restaurants877
Retail Stores1,189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.6 min
Drive Alone70.5%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home1.4%

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