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Newton

Massachusetts · 83,829 residents · 17.828 sq mi
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Newton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,052. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $416,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
83,829
+2%since 1990
from 82,585 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,702 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 4,632 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
+8%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
82K84K86K88K90K1990201020202024Newton
202489K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,052
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,719 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,708
+58%since 1990
from $28,840 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$416,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $884 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
30.5% rent
Afford Score
4.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93%(76,768)
Black2%(1,678)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,611)
Asian4.7%(3,848)
Diversity Score20.7%(17,116)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(72,388)
Black1.9%(1,584)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(2,111)
Asian7.7%(6,415)
Diversity Score27.9%(23,368)
Diversity Score
28
+35%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.0%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 91.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
38.9%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 31.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
−31%since 1990
from 24.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton, Massachusetts?

Newton, Massachusetts has about 83,829 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Newton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Newton, Massachusetts earns about $86,052 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton, Massachusetts expensive?

In Newton, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $416,600, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, Massachusetts?

About 68.0% of adults age 25 and over in Newton, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton, Massachusetts?

About 4.3% of people in Newton, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,244 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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