At a Glance
Median Income
$33,214
$18,343 per capita
Home Value
$69,300
Zillow: $127,345
Median Rent
$960/mo
46.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
22.5%
31.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.3%
17.9% 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?
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 $33,214 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,343. The unemployment rate stands at 22.5% (525% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 531 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newtown is $69,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,345. Median rent is $960/month, with 46.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
27.4% of adults in Newtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newtown has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population969
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,863/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans22.4%
Economy
F
Median Income$33,214
Per Capita$18,343
Unemployment22.5%
Poverty31.3%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$807
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,300
Rent$960
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$127,345
Housing Units486
Rent Burden46.0%
Health
Obesity48.3%
Diabetes19.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death19,641/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation112 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+23.5%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Newtown was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.