Living in Newtown, Missouri

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newtown · Census data 2020–2024

Newtown has 109 residents with a median age of 51.5. The median home value is $27,500.

Newtown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Newtown at a glance

Population
109
Median age
51.5State: 39
Median home value
$27,500State: $230,300
Homeowners
79.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
Average commute
22 min

Is Newtown a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 88% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.

Cons: A poverty rate of 12.8%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Newtown

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newtown the median home value is $27,500, 92% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $659 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Newtown$27,500
Missouri$230,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Missouri$1,033
United States$1,413

Housing in Newtown: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
102
Owner-occupied
79.5%
Renter-occupied
20.5%
Vacant
56.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1953
Average household size
2.48

56.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Newtown has many vacation and second homes.

Newtown demographics

Population
109
Median age
51.5
Under 18
33.9%
65 and older
11.9%
Households
44
Foreign-born
2.8%
Veterans
5.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White90.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Black0%
Asian3.7%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newtown ›

Education in Newtown

11.1% of adults 25 and older in Newtown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Newtown11.1%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Newtown

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4%
Average commute
22 minState: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
91.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
6.5%
Homes with broadband
75%

Newtown vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Newtown109—$27,500—
Princeton1,352$58,558$78,000$547
Mercer325$39,028$63,800$570
Milan1,859$56,063$89,400$697
Spickard253$25,938$32,100—
Galt203$24,531$60,000$386
Humphreys137$68,125$19,700$435
Lineville259$50,833$56,100$519
Unionville1,824$61,406$105,400$516

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Living in Newtown: FAQ

What is the average home price in Newtown?

The median home value in Newtown is $27,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.

Is Newtown, MO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 88% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 12.8%.

What is the median age in Newtown?

The median age in Newtown is 51.5 years (Missouri: 39).

How long is the commute in Newtown?

The average commute to work in Newtown is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Newtown?

The unemployment rate in Newtown is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Newtown?

11.1% of adults in Newtown 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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