At a Glance
Median Income
$146,765
$93,635 per capita
Home Value
$721,700
Zillow: $567,613
Median Rent
$1,851/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
355/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.7%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
10.7% smoking rate
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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newtown residents earn a median household income of $146,765 , which is 95% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $93,635. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 $721,700 , 156% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $567,613. Median rent is $1,851/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Newtown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 355/100K.
Education
71.7% of adults in Newtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(113% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newtown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,234
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$146,765
Per Capita$93,635
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
B+
Home Value$721,700
Rent$1,851
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$567,613
Housing Units959
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property355/100K
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation169 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.7%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+33.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute29 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.
23.6% work from home.
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.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.