Living in North Newton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Newton · Census data 2020–2024
North Newton has 2,581 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $78,125 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $255,200, the median rent is $1,009/month.
North Newton at a glance
- Population
- 2,581
- Median age
- 38.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $78,125State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $255,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,009/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 85%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is North Newton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Newton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Newton the median home value is $255,200, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,009 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,661 a month in housing costs.
North Newton median household income
The median household income in North Newton is $78,125 and the income per person is $40,404. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Newton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 929
- Owner-occupied
- 85%
- Renter-occupied
- 15%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.88
North Newton demographics
- Population
- 2,581
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 894
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Newton ›
Education in North Newton
15.3% of adults 25 and older in North Newton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Newton
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
North Newton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Newton | 2,581 | $78,125 | $255,200 | $1,009 |
| Newville | 1,283 | $59,087 | $177,100 | $957 |
| Upper Mifflin | 1,328 | $83,047 | $268,300 | $867 |
| South Newton | 1,204 | $78,167 | $245,000 | $1,120 |
| Newburg | 444 | $103,005 | $225,500 | $1,351 |
| Hopewell | 2,537 | $75,515 | $264,100 | $1,539 |
| Penn | 2,917 | $80,500 | $237,800 | $1,089 |
| West Pennsboro | 5,660 | $81,433 | $282,600 | $1,266 |
| Southampton | 7,938 | $81,392 | $265,600 | $1,354 |
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What is the median household income in North Newton, PA?
The median household income in North Newton is $78,125, about the same as 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 North Newton?
The median home value in North Newton is $255,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Newton?
The median gross rent in North Newton is $1,009 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is North Newton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in North Newton?
The median age in North Newton is 38.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Newton?
The average commute to work in North Newton is 19 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Newton?
The unemployment rate in North Newton is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Newton?
15.3% 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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