Newton, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
88,322
Unemployment
3.3%
Poverty
4.3%
Median Home
$952,100
Median Income
$154,398
Median Rent
$1,897
Newton SnackAbility
10
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
9
Amenities
10
Education
10
Commute
6
Newton, MA Crime Report
534
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
604.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-74.22%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Newton / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 534 | 604.9 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 48 | 54.4 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 8 | 9.1 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 36 | 40.8 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 486 | 550.5 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 51 | 57.8 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 420 | 475.8 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 17.0 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Newton, MA Cost Of Living
192
Newton's Overall Cost Of Living
Newton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.9x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Newton | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 128 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 120 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 355 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 123 | 116 | 100 | |
Newton, MA Photos
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Rankings for Newton in Massachusetts
Map Of Newton, MA
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Population over time in Newton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 88,322 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 88,660 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 88,479 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 88,317 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 87,675 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 86,945 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 86,241 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 85,177 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 84,583 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 83,949 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Newton
| Race | Newton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.5% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.8% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 15.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Newton
| Gender | Newton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.0% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newton for adults over 25
| Education | Newton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 7.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 27.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 11.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 12.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Newton, Massachusetts
| Income | Newton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.1% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.8% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.0% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.0% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.7% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.5% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 37.2% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
