Living in Newtown, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newtown · Census data 2020–2024
Newtown has 15,260 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $121,350 (56% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $611,100, the median rent is $1,971/month.
Newtown at a glance
- Population
- 15,260
- Median age
- 46.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $121,350State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $611,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,971/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Newtown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 140% higher than the state median.
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 $611,100, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,971 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,859 a month in housing costs.
Newtown median household income
The median household income in Newtown is $121,350 and the income per person is $82,761. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Newtown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,299
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.47
Newtown demographics
- Population
- 15,260
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 26.5%
- Households
- 6,107
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newtown ›
Education in Newtown
63.2% of adults 25 and older in Newtown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 28.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newtown
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 30.2%
- Drive alone
- 59.3%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Newtown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown | 15,260 | $121,350 | $611,100 | $1,971 |
| Radnor | 33,718 | $164,359 | $833,900 | $1,927 |
| Easttown | 11,067 | $214,861 | $852,800 | $1,963 |
| Marple | 24,216 | $123,844 | $509,600 | $1,683 |
| Broomall | 10,679 | $105,625 | $483,000 | $1,765 |
| Wayne | 6,635 | $150,539 | $713,300 | $2,022 |
| Berwyn | 3,680 | $145,833 | $639,400 | $1,750 |
| St. Davids | 3,875 | $163,173 | $1,001,600 | $2,016 |
| Upper Providence | 10,853 | $150,563 | $632,400 | $1,566 |
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What is the median household income in Newtown, PA?
The median household income in Newtown is $121,350, 56% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Newtown?
The median home value in Newtown is $611,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Newtown?
The median gross rent in Newtown is $1,971 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Newtown, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 140% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Newtown?
The median age in Newtown is 46.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Newtown?
The average commute to work in Newtown is 25 minutes; 30.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newtown?
The unemployment rate in Newtown is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newtown?
63.2% 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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