Living in Newton, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newton · Census data 2020–2024
Newton has 4,836 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $138,487 (40% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $459,500, the median rent is $1,683/month.
Newton at a glance
- Population
- 4,836
- Median age
- 47.8State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $138,487State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $459,500State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,683/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Newton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Newton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newton the median home value is $459,500, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,683 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,695 a month in housing costs.
Newton median household income
The median household income in Newton is $138,487 and the income per person is $64,294. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Newton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,910
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.61
Newton demographics
- Population
- 4,836
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 1,856
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newton ›
Education in Newton
37.9% of adults 25 and older in Newton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Newton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | 4,836 | $138,487 | $459,500 | $1,683 |
| Merrimac | 6,748 | $123,054 | $553,400 | $1,352 |
| Plaistow | 7,861 | $108,317 | $404,500 | $1,664 |
| Kingston | 6,275 | $105,330 | $492,900 | $1,393 |
| East Kingston | 2,311 | $138,194 | $575,500 | — |
| South Hampton | 984 | $152,500 | $661,100 | $1,889 |
| Amesbury | 17,403 | $103,554 | $519,300 | $1,683 |
| Danville | 4,531 | $115,104 | $437,600 | $2,144 |
| Kensington | 2,009 | $165,083 | $657,700 | $1,813 |
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What is the median household income in Newton, NH?
The median household income in Newton is $138,487, 40% higher than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $459,500, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Newton?
The median gross rent in Newton is $1,683 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Newton, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
What is the median age in Newton?
The median age in Newton is 47.8 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Newton?
The average commute to work in Newton is 30 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newton?
The unemployment rate in Newton is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newton?
37.9% 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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