Living in Newington, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newington · Census data 2020–2024
Newington has 418 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $75,417 (about the same as the Georgia median), the median home value is $113,200, the median rent is $1,035/month.
Newington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Newington at a glance
- Population
- 418
- Median age
- 38.7State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $75,417State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $113,200State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,035/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 79.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Newington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Georgia median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Newington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newington the median home value is $113,200, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,035 per month, which is 21.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,338 a month in housing costs.
Newington median household income
The median household income in Newington is $75,417 and the income per person is $25,556. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Newington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 235
- Owner-occupied
- 79.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.7%
- Vacant
- 26%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.40
Newington demographics
- Population
- 418
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 174
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newington ›
Education in Newington
14% of adults 25 and older in Newington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newington
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 48.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Newington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington | 418 | $75,417 | $113,200 | $1,035 |
| Oliver | 214 | $57,500 | — | $1,038 |
| Sylvania | 2,618 | $46,033 | $155,300 | $571 |
| Brooklet | 2,288 | $77,125 | $256,400 | $1,098 |
| Statesboro | 34,149 | $44,737 | $197,900 | $944 |
| Guyton | 2,740 | $86,250 | $225,800 | $1,150 |
| Estill | 1,886 | $36,111 | $94,100 | $745 |
| Furman | 673 | $71,875 | $94,700 | — |
| Rocky Ford | 276 | $62,589 | $84,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Newington, GA?
The median household income in Newington is $75,417, about the same as the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Newington?
The median home value in Newington is $113,200, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Newington?
The median gross rent in Newington is $1,035 per month, about 21.8% of household income.
Is Newington, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Georgia median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Newington?
The median age in Newington is 38.7 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Newington?
The average commute to work in Newington is 30 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newington?
The unemployment rate in Newington is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newington?
14% of adults in Newington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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