Living in Newton, NJ
Newton SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
6
Newton, NJ Crime Report
92
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,175.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-54.22%
Below National Average
Below National Average
Newton, NJ Cost Of Living
106
Newton's Overall Cost Of Living
Newton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
Newton, New Jersey Info Snack
Newton, officially the Town of Newton, is an incorporated municipality located in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It is situated approximately 60 miles (97 km) by road northwest of New York City. It is one of fifteen municipalities in the state organized as a town, and the municipal government operates under a council-manager structure provided by the Faulkner Act, or Optional Municipal Charter Law. As the location of the county's administrative offices and court system, Newton is the county seat of Sussex County.
Population
7,895
Unemployment
4.4%
Poverty
13.6%
Median Home
$210,300
Median Income
$59,661
Median Rent
$1,137
Newton, NJ Photos
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Map Of Newton, NJ
Population over time in Newton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7,895 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 7,937 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 7,982 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 8,036 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 7,999 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 8,043 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 7,983 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 8,065 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 8,121 | - |
| Crime/100k | Newton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 140.6 | 208.1 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 0.0 | 3.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 12.8 | 71.4 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 127.8 | 117.4 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 1035.3 | 1404.9 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 102.2 | 215.9 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 920.2 | 1065.1 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 12.8 | 123.9 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Newton
| Race | Newton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.9% | 55.8% | 61.1% |
| African American | 5.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 9.3% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 16.0% | 19.9% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Newton, New Jersey
| Income | Newton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.2% | 7.4% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 7.1% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 14.9% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 12.1% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.6% | 17.5% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.8% | 9.7% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 13.0% | 7.0% |
Gender in Newton
| Gender | Newton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newton for adults over 25
| Education | Newton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
