At a Glance
Median Income
$47,250
$31,370 per capita
Home Value
$130,300
Zillow: $159,481
Median Rent
$639/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
272/100K
1,939/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How West Newton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Newton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Newton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Newton residents earn a median household income of $47,250 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,370. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Newton is $130,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,481. Median rent is $639/month, with 21.7% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
West Newton reports 272 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,939/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.0% of adults in West Newton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Newton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,630
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density2,529/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,250
Per Capita$31,370
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,300
Rent$639
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$159,481
Housing Units1,471
Rent Burden21.7%
Crime
F
Violent272/100K
Property1,939/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault233/100K
Burglary543/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation741 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute31 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
West Newton was founded in 1788.
The median home in West Newton was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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