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Newton, MA

Founded 1688Middlesex CountyElev. 30 m
Population
88,504
Median home
$1,202,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Newton

Newton is a city in Massachusetts with about 88,504 residents. Newton was founded in 1688 and sits in Middlesex County. The median age is 42 and the median household income is $184,989. Homes carry a median value of $1,202,500, and about 71% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (69.8%). Around 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
88,504
Median age
42
Median household income
$184,989
Per-capita income
$95,106
Poverty rate
4.7%
High-school grad or higher
97.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
80.7%
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg. commute
26.7 min
Work from home
28.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White69.8%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Black2.1%
Asian16.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts73.9%
Sales & office12.9%
Service8.4%
Production, transportation & material moving2.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$1,202,500
Median gross rent
$2,388/mo
Owner-occupied
71%
Median year built
1940
Households
31,730
Avg. household size
2.59

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Newton has 5 public schools — 2 elementary, 2 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading72%
Math75%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bigelow MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Oak Hill MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Lincoln-EliotElementary
UnderwoodElementary
Newton Early Childhood ProgramGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime85% below national
Newton59
Massachusetts327
United States386
↑ 7% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime71% below national
Newton558
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↓ 3% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Newton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Newton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Middlesex County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Newton is in Middlesex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Newton was founded in 1688 and sits in Middlesex County. Elevation ~30 m.

Map of Newton
Newton, MA
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Historic places

145 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Claflin SchoolPeirce SchoolWinslow-Haskell MansionBigelow, Dr. Henry Jacob, HouseJackson HomesteadWare Paper MillFirst Baptist Church in NewtonSt. Mary's Church and Cemetery
Notable people from Newton
Jack LemmonMatt LeBlancAmy PoehlerJohn KrasinskiAnne SextonEli RothJim SimonsB. J. NovakMike ManginiRoger Sherman
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Nearby cities
Watertown (3 mi)Waltham (4 mi)Cambridge (6 mi)Somerville (7 mi)Medford (8 mi)Everett (9 mi)

Common questions

Newton — frequently asked

What is the population of Newton, Massachusetts?
Newton has a population of about 88,504, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Newton?
The median home value in Newton is $1,202,500, and the median gross rent is $2,388/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Newton safe? What is the crime rate?
Newton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 59 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Newton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Middlesex County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, hurricane.
How many schools are in Newton?
Newton has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 2 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Newton?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Newton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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