Living in North Newton, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Newton · Census data 2020–2024
North Newton has 2,155 residents with a median age of 50.7. The median household income is $87,402 (18% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $217,800, the median rent is $839/month.
North Newton at a glance
- Population
- 2,155
- Median age
- 50.7State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $87,402State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $217,800State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $839/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is North Newton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Kansas median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 6.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in North Newton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Newton the median home value is $217,800, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,839 a month in housing costs.
North Newton median household income
The median household income in North Newton is $87,402 and the income per person is $41,733. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in North Newton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 921
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.95
North Newton demographics
- Population
- 2,155
- Median age
- 50.7
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 33.9%
- Households
- 882
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Newton ›
Education in North Newton
47.8% of adults 25 and older in North Newton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 20.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Newton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 18%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
North Newton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Newton | 2,155 | $87,402 | $217,800 | $839 |
| Newton | 18,397 | $68,885 | $156,400 | $903 |
| Walton | 223 | $63,750 | $102,300 | $1,307 |
| Hesston | 3,582 | $75,225 | $204,800 | $729 |
| Halstead | 2,516 | $76,250 | $163,000 | $826 |
| Goessel | 600 | $50,417 | $103,000 | $850 |
| Sedgwick | 1,614 | $93,125 | $179,400 | $981 |
| Elbing | 300 | $96,250 | $147,500 | — |
| Moundridge | 1,628 | $67,500 | $177,800 | $561 |
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What is the median household income in North Newton, KS?
The median household income in North Newton is $87,402, 18% higher 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 North Newton?
The median home value in North Newton is $217,800, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in North Newton?
The median gross rent in North Newton is $839 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is North Newton, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Kansas median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 6.5%.
What is the median age in North Newton?
The median age in North Newton is 50.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in North Newton?
The average commute to work in North Newton is 17 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Newton?
The unemployment rate in North Newton is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Newton?
47.8% of adults in North 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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