Newton, MA

Living in Newton

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Bikeability 80
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Walkability 83
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Commute 34
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Public Transit 79
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 100
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Schools 82
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Residents

89k Population +4.6k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
79% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
73% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian15%
Black3%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate8%
Some College10%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree49%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$151k Median Household Income +$43k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more38%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector62%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts71%
Military<1%
Sales and office15%
Service9%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van70%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation13%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$915k Median Home Value +$223k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$1.8k Median Monthly Rent +$399 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units16%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier50%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K22%
$750K to $999K26%
$1M to $1.49M24%
$1.5M to $1.99M10%
$2M or more7%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene17%
LP gas3%
Utility gas70%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Newton

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Newton

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump22%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 15
Feb 29 4 12
Mar 37 5 10
Apr 47 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 42 5 2
Dec 32 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Newton

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Newton, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Newton, MA

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Clearway School
1 miles, NW
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Dearborn Academy
2 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Newton, MA

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Lasell University
2 miles, W
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Boston College
2 miles, E
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Pine Manor College
3 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Newton, MA

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Airports

Airports near Newton, MA

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Manchester Airport
43 miles, N
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