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Living in Newton

Newton is in the United States; its population was 89,044 in July 2026. For Newton, 43.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 4,890 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 22 schools in 2026. Median household income was US$190,304 a year in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1934 sources

Population90,741people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary6,104EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent2,083EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.75%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime648.2offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 59% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.9µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Newton?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$2,370 per month, while the median home value was US$1,264,900 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 70%, and the vacancy rate was 5.2% in July 2026.

What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Newton recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€2432
Utilities, 85 m² flat€170
Transport pass€78
Internet, 60 Mbps€59
Fitness club€57
Mobile plan, 10 GB€49

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly56.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Newton (Wayback Machine capture 20250905155315)34Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited58.77 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Newton (Wayback Machine capture 20250905155315)34Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly2,432 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Newton (Wayback Machine capture 20250905155315)34Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB49.27 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Newton (Wayback Machine capture 20250905155315)34Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass78.36 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Newton (Wayback Machine capture 20250905155315)34Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home169.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Newton (Wayback Machine capture 20250905155315)34Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$2,370/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent43.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)5.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents575.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)2,427 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)2Official
Median monthly rent2,083 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes476 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Newton a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 39–57%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student44%strong on education, weak on work · range 34–54%
Family45%strong on family, weak on cost · range 36–54%
Retirement40%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 29–51%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

23.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 21,645 of 90,741 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Newton is 3.8%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income190,304 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband90.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription96.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet2.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet2.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary6,104 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,923 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate3.75 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Newton?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,923 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€984of €3,767 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Transport
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,767
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €2,427
Public transport pass€78 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Newton (Wayback Machine capture 20250905155315) · 2025-12-31− €78
Utilities, 85 m²€170 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Newton (Wayback Machine capture 20250905155315) · 2025-12-31− €170
Internet€59 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Newton (Wayback Machine capture 20250905155315) · 2025-12-31− €59
Mobile plan€49 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Newton (Wayback Machine capture 20250905155315) · 2025-12-31− €49
Left over€984
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Newton Salary needed to live in Newton

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Newton. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Newton. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher97.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools22 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents30.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio228 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents4,890 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,065 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Newton when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesNewton highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Newton highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Newton648
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents648.2 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents55.27 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Recorded violent crimes51 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time26.65 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport7.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work4.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Nearest airportBNH3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport15 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Newton. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Newton.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Newton is 5.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202433Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 1.5 · Feb 2.78 · Mar 6.72 · Apr 13.5 · May 19.33 · Jun 24.11 · Jul 27.61 · Aug 26.78 · Sep 22.61 · Oct 16.11 · Nov 10.06 · Dec 4.56 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00190736 (BLUE HILL COOP)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -7 · Feb -6.11 · Mar -2 · Apr 3.39 · May 9 · Jun 14.39 · Jul 17.78 · Aug 16.94 · Sep 12.72 · Oct 6.11 · Nov 1.22 · Dec -3.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00193890 (JAMAICA PLAIN)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -2.8 · Feb -1.6 · Mar 2.3 · Apr 8.3 · May 14.1 · Jun 19 · Jul 22.3 · Aug 21.7 · Sep 17.5 · Oct 11.3 · Nov 5.6 · Dec 0.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 114.3 · Feb 101.6 · Mar 140.2 · Apr 120.9 · May 97.03 · Jun 117.6 · Jul 88.14 · Aug 99.31 · Sep 103.1 · Oct 139.4 · Nov 109.5 · Dec 136.9 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00190736 (BLUE HILL COOP)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading35.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean6.71 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites19 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,497 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature24.1 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.62 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature2.34 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Quincy ±0.9 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±1.0 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.0 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.0 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.0 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 21,645 is not 8.5% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share8.46 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents21,645 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,965 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population90,741 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics90,939 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value1,264,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes69.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate65.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad24.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents15.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents8.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage72.47 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage85 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance1.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher81.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available93.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over45,931 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home32.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans92.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Newton

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Worcester as a Newton alternative in the same region

49 km away, better on 2 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Median gross pay, city and foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 16 Worcester vs 648 Newton−97%
  • Unemployment: 6.5% Worcester vs 3.8% Newton+72%
  • Residents: 213,862 Worcester vs 90,741 Newton+136%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,375 Worcester vs €6,104 Newtonno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 6.0 km Worcester vs 15.0 km Newton−60%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,273 Worcester vs €4,923 Newton−13%
  • Foreign residents: 25.1% Worcester vs 8.5% Newtonno percentage

Cities near Newton

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Chestnut Hill 3.7 km away
Rent
1,733 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Newton?

The median gross salary is 4,923 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Newton?

The unemployment rate is 3.75 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Newton?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.9 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Newton?

Police recorded 648.2 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Newton?

The published population is 90,741 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Newton?

21,645 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Newton a good place to live?

Newton may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Newton?

Newtonville, Newton Highlands, West Newton, Newton Upper Falls, Nonantum are near Newton. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  title = {Newton (Massachusetts), United States: population, rent},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  3. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  10. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  24. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Newton (Wayback Machine capture 20250905155315) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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