Living in South Newton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Newton · Census data 2020–2024
South Newton has 1,204 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $78,167 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $245,000, the median rent is $1,120/month.
South Newton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Newton at a glance
- Population
- 1,204
- Median age
- 34.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $78,167State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $245,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,120/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is South Newton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Newton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Newton the median home value is $245,000, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,120 per month, which is 20.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,688 a month in housing costs.
South Newton median household income
The median household income in South Newton is $78,167 and the income per person is $34,293. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Newton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 488
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.65
South Newton demographics
- Population
- 1,204
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 454
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Newton ›
Education in South Newton
20.5% of adults 25 and older in South Newton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Newton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 63%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.9%
South Newton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Newton | 1,204 | $78,167 | $245,000 | $1,120 |
| Penn | 2,917 | $80,500 | $237,800 | $1,089 |
| Southampton | 7,938 | $81,392 | $265,600 | $1,354 |
| Cooke | 181 | $103,750 | $310,000 | — |
| North Newton | 2,581 | $78,125 | $255,200 | $1,009 |
| Newville | 1,283 | $59,087 | $177,100 | $957 |
| Shippensburg | 5,620 | $51,503 | $177,700 | $891 |
| Dickinson | 5,388 | $104,716 | $390,500 | $790 |
| Menallen | 3,751 | $86,083 | $262,100 | $1,130 |
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What is the median household income in South Newton, PA?
The median household income in South Newton is $78,167, 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 South Newton?
The median home value in South Newton is $245,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Newton?
The median gross rent in South Newton is $1,120 per month, about 20.3% of household income.
Is South Newton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
What is the median age in South Newton?
The median age in South Newton is 34.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Newton?
The average commute to work in South Newton is 24 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Newton?
The unemployment rate in South Newton is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Newton?
20.5% of adults in South 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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