Living in Newton, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newton · Census data 2020–2024
Newton has 479 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $28,594 (63% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $87,700, the median rent is $602/month.
Newton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Newton at a glance
- Population
- 479
- Median age
- 37.7State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $28,594State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $87,700State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $602/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Newton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 42.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Newton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newton the median home value is $87,700, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $602 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $830 a month in housing costs.
Newton median household income
The median household income in Newton is $28,594 and the income per person is $29,436. 42.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Newton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 270
- Owner-occupied
- 54.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.2%
- Vacant
- 26.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.41
Newton demographics
- Population
- 479
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 199
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newton ›
Education in Newton
13.7% of adults 25 and older in Newton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.8%
Newton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | 479 | $28,594 | $87,700 | $602 |
| Camilla | 5,124 | $38,137 | $85,400 | $794 |
| Baconton | 790 | $56,667 | $87,900 | $731 |
| Leary | 264 | $25,750 | $53,000 | — |
| Pelham | 3,433 | $39,023 | $93,800 | $773 |
| Putney | 3,150 | $68,627 | $134,600 | $1,049 |
| Sale City | 318 | $36,000 | $94,500 | $725 |
| Albany | 67,224 | $47,240 | $124,300 | $931 |
| Morgan | 1,902 | $46,250 | $90,200 | $698 |
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What is the median household income in Newton, GA?
The median household income in Newton is $28,594, 63% lower than 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 Newton?
The median home value in Newton is $87,700, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Newton?
The median gross rent in Newton is $602 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is Newton, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 42.4%.
What is the median age in Newton?
The median age in Newton is 37.7 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Newton?
The average commute to work in Newton is 20 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newton?
The unemployment rate in Newton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newton?
13.7% of adults in Newton 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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