Living in Newton, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newton · Census data 2020–2024
Newton has 2,534 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $56,172 (28% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $102,100, the median rent is $1,032/month.
Newton at a glance
- Population
- 2,534
- Median age
- 37.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $56,172State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $102,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,032/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.7%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Newton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 25.4%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Newton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newton the median home value is $102,100, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,032 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,160 a month in housing costs.
Newton median household income
The median household income in Newton is $56,172 and the income per person is $22,681. 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Newton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 956
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 14.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.90
Newton demographics
- Population
- 2,534
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 821
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newton ›
Education in Newton
9.7% of adults 25 and older in Newton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newton
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Newton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | 2,534 | $56,172 | $102,100 | $1,032 |
| Merryville | 1,004 | $29,219 | $100,500 | $602 |
| Jasper | 7,299 | $45,078 | $130,100 | $892 |
| Kirbyville | 2,032 | $43,083 | $87,400 | $597 |
| Sam Rayburn | 1,366 | $83,056 | $255,200 | $1,108 |
| South Toledo Bend | 336 | $61,786 | $250,000 | — |
| DeRidder | 9,763 | $59,801 | $156,600 | $958 |
| Rosepine | 1,702 | $60,625 | $172,600 | $763 |
| Oretta | 733 | $133,857 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Newton, TX?
The median household income in Newton is $56,172, 28% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $102,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Newton?
The median gross rent in Newton is $1,032 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Newton, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 25.4%.
What is the median age in Newton?
The median age in Newton is 37.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Newton?
The average commute to work in Newton is 41 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newton?
The unemployment rate in Newton is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newton?
9.7% 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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