Living in Newton, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newton · Census data 2020–2024
Newton has 13,333 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $62,015 (14% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $186,300, the median rent is $1,091/month.
Newton at a glance
- Population
- 13,333
- Median age
- 38.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $62,015State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $186,300State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,091/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 72.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Newton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 12%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 6.2%.
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 $186,300, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,175 a month in housing costs.
Newton median household income
The median household income in Newton is $62,015 and the income per person is $31,528. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Newton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,555
- Owner-occupied
- 72.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.4%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.44
Newton demographics
- Population
- 13,333
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 5,286
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newton ›
Education in Newton
21% of adults 25 and older in Newton have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Newton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | 13,333 | $62,015 | $186,300 | $1,091 |
| Conover | 8,580 | $65,972 | $271,300 | $898 |
| Maiden | 3,788 | $75,511 | $233,800 | $776 |
| Claremont | 1,922 | $66,667 | $255,300 | $938 |
| St. Stephens | 9,457 | $60,394 | $213,300 | $958 |
| Hickory | 44,258 | $64,576 | $278,400 | $1,063 |
| Mountain View | 3,982 | $71,792 | $222,500 | $956 |
| Long View | 5,011 | $46,739 | $157,300 | $794 |
| Catawba | 628 | $47,250 | $163,000 | $1,118 |
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What is the median household income in Newton, NC?
The median household income in Newton is $62,015, 14% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $186,300, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Newton?
The median gross rent in Newton is $1,091 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Newton, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 12%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Newton?
The median age in Newton is 38.2 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Newton?
The average commute to work in Newton is 22 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newton?
The unemployment rate in Newton is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newton?
21% 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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