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Living in Newton

There were 437 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Newton, a city in the United States, had a population of 13,333 in July 2026. In July 2026, 45.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing.

Last checked 2026-09-1931 sources

Population13,822people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,014EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent959EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate6.17%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,307offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 45% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.38µg/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.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,091 per month, while the median home value was US$186,300 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 72.6%, and the vacancy rate was 4.84% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Newton recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,091/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent45.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)4.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,482 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,096 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 rent959 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes322 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

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 safety · range 39–57%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–63%
Student50%strong on education, weak on work · range 40–60%
Family53%strong on family, weak on cost · range 44–62%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 35–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

9.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,280 of 13,822 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

Median household income was US$62,015 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Newton is 6.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income62,015 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband74.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription85.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet13.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet2.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary3,014 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,341 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate6.17 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental 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: €3,341 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,456of €2,633 take-home
  • Rent
  • 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.€2,633
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− €1,096
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,456
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

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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 higher86.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools35 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents19.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio6 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents437 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,376 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

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 residents2,307 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents349.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes60 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time21.72 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work0.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Nearest airportHKY3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport17 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

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
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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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 7.4 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 mean7.38 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202431Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 9.5 · Feb 11.78 · Mar 15.94 · Apr 21.11 · May 25.22 · Jun 29.06 · Jul 30.78 · Aug 29.83 · Sep 26.56 · Oct 21.22 · Nov 15.5 · Dec 10.83 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00003810 (HICKORY FAA AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -1 · Feb 0.444 · Mar 4.17 · Apr 8.72 · May 13.44 · Jun 18 · Jul 20.06 · Aug 19.44 · Sep 16.06 · Oct 9.39 · Nov 3.72 · Dec 0.444 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00003810 (HICKORY FAA AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 4.3 · Feb 6.1 · Mar 10 · Apr 14.9 · May 19.3 · Jun 23.5 · Jul 25.4 · Aug 24.6 · Sep 21.3 · Oct 15.3 · Nov 9.6 · Dec 5.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 96.77 · Feb 81.53 · Mar 103.6 · Apr 103.6 · May 98.04 · Jun 110.5 · Jul 109 · Aug 116.3 · Sep 99.82 · Oct 88.65 · Nov 91.95 · Dec 97.79 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00003810 (HICKORY FAA AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading41.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean8.36 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,212 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.65 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature15.8 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature7.44 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±0.9 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±4.3 °C, Werl (Germany) ±4.7 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±4.9 °C, Annecy (France) ±3.9 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±5.0 °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 1,280 is not 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 share4.96 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents1,280 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density386.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population13,822 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics13,678 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value186,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes72.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate56.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad9.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents4.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents4.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage66.89 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage76.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance9.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher20.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available95.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over5,761 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home5.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans81.31 %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.

Huntersville as a Newton alternative in the same region

43 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Residents: 68,535 Huntersville vs 13,822 Newton+396%
  • Median gross pay, city: €5,193 Huntersville vs €3,014 Newton+72%
  • Unemployment: 3.2% Huntersville vs 6.2% Newton−48%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,507 Huntersville vs 2,307 Newton−35%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,694 Huntersville vs €3,341 Newton+11%
  • Nearest airport: 12.0 km Huntersville vs 17.0 km Newton−29%
  • Foreign residents: 4.8% Huntersville vs 5.0% Newtonsame level
Full comparisonMore about Huntersville

Plainfield as a Newton alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 897 km, better on 6 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,014 Newton+60%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 13,822 Newton+262%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,307 Newton−68%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 6.2% Newton−39%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,341 Newton+21%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 17.0 km Newton−47%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 5.0% Newton+23%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Newton

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

Saint Stephens 11.9 km away
Rent
885.1 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Newton?

The median gross salary is 3,341 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Newton?

The unemployment rate is 6.17 %. 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 7.38 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 2,307 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 13,822 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Newton?

1,280 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?

Conover, Saint Stephens, Hickory, Long View, Lincolnton are near Newton. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Newton (North Carolina), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 9b84a2d747250c86d299014d2bd0188a]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/newton-nc/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Newton (North Carolina), United States: population, rent},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
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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
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00003810 (HICKORY FAA AP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb Places (layer 4 incorporated places, layer 5 CDPs; identical query) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-11
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  13. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  14. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  21. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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