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Crime in Newton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Newton. Key points include:
There were 583 total crimes in Newton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Newton is 648.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Newton is 48.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Newton is 599.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Newton is -69.41% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Newton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Newton / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 583 | 648.2 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 44 | 48.9 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.1 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 34 | 37.8 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 539 | 599.3 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 57 | 63.4 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 451 | 501.5 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 31 | 34.5 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Newton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Newton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Newton is 205 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Newton is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Newton is $1,528,893.
The median income in Newton is $190,304.
Newton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Newton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Newton | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 417 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 123 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 119 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Newton, MA Weather
The average high in Newton is 60.1° and the average low is 39.1°.
There are 81.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.7 inches of precipitation each year with 52.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Newton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 52.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Newton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Newton
The current population in Newton is 89,044. The population has increased 6.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89,044 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 88,504 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 88,453 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 88,647 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 88,322 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 88,593 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 88,660 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 88,479 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 88,317 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 87,675 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 86,945 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 86,241 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 85,177 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 84,583 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 83,949 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Newton
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Newton is:
68.4% White with 60,940 White residents.
2.4% African American with 2,108 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 34 American Indian residents.
17.4% Asian with 15,454 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 21 Hawaiian residents.
1.8% Other with 1,582 Other residents.
5.5% Two Or More with 4,934 Two Or More residents.
4.5% Hispanic with 3,971 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Newton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.4% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.4% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 17.4% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Newton
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Newton is 50.9% female with 45,333 female residents.
Newton is 49.1% male with 43,710 male residents.
| Gender | Newton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newton for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Newton completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Newton completed 9-12th grade.
6.0% of adults in Newton completed high school / ged.
6.0% of adults in Newton completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Newton completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Newton completed bachelor's degree.
28.0% of adults in Newton completed master's degree.
11.0% of adults in Newton completed professional degree.
14.0% of adults in Newton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Newton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 6.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 6.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 28.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 11.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 14.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Newton, Massachusetts
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3.3% of households in Newton earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Newton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in Newton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.4% of households in Newton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.2% of households in Newton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.0% of households in Newton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.7% of households in Newton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.1% of households in Newton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.6% of households in Newton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
48.0% of households in Newton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Newton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.4% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.2% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.0% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.7% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.1% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.6% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 48.0% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
