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Newton

Massachusetts · 88,923 residents · 17.828 sq mi
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Newton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $154,398. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $952,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 83% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88,923
+6%since 2000
from 83,829 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,988 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 4,702 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+8%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
82K84K86K88K90K1990201020202024Newton
202489K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$154,398
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,052 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,398
+61%since 2000
from $45,708 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$952,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,897
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,083 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+27%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(72,388)
Black1.9%(1,584)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(2,111)
Asian7.7%(6,415)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.9%(23,368)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(62,303)
Black2.9%(2,554)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(4,493)
Asian16.5%(14,681)
Other4%(3,592)
Diversity Score57.7%(51,264)
Diversity Score
58
+107%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
49.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.2%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
21.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton, Massachusetts?

Newton, Massachusetts has about 88,923 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Newton, Massachusetts earns about $154,398 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 $952,100, and the typical rent is about $1,897 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, Massachusetts?

About 78.7% 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 6,338 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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