Living in Newton, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newton · Census data 2020–2024
Newton has 18,397 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $68,885 (7% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $156,400, the median rent is $903/month.
Newton at a glance
- Population
- 18,397
- Median age
- 39.9State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $68,885State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $156,400State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $903/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Newton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Newton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newton the median home value is $156,400, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $903 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,433 a month in housing costs.
Newton median household income
The median household income in Newton is $68,885 and the income per person is $34,604. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Newton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,254
- Owner-occupied
- 67.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.2%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.36
Newton demographics
- Population
- 18,397
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 7,595
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newton ›
Education in Newton
26.2% of adults 25 and older in Newton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Newton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | 18,397 | $68,885 | $156,400 | $903 |
| North Newton | 2,155 | $87,402 | $217,800 | $839 |
| Walton | 223 | $63,750 | $102,300 | $1,307 |
| Hesston | 3,582 | $75,225 | $204,800 | $729 |
| Sedgwick | 1,614 | $93,125 | $179,400 | $981 |
| Halstead | 2,516 | $76,250 | $163,000 | $826 |
| Elbing | 300 | $96,250 | $147,500 | — |
| Whitewater | 886 | $65,208 | $124,500 | $908 |
| Bentley | 480 | $82,500 | $122,700 | $1,094 |
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What is the median household income in Newton, KS?
The median household income in Newton is $68,885, 7% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (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 $156,400, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Newton?
The median gross rent in Newton is $903 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Newton, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Newton?
The median age in Newton is 39.9 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Newton?
The average commute to work in Newton is 21 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newton?
The unemployment rate in Newton is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newton?
26.2% 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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