At a Glance
Median Income
$85,000
$40,223 per capita
Home Value
$88,900
Zillow: $567,613
Violent Crime
90/100K
1,078/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Newtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newtown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newtown residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,223. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newtown is $88,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $567,613. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Newtown reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,078/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in Newtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newtown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population236
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$40,223
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,900
Rent
Ownership97.9%
Zillow$567,613
Housing Units959
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent90/100K
Property1,078/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary90/100K
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation169 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+33.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Newtown was founded in 1684.
The median home in Newtown was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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