Newton

Well respected for the quality of education, community life, exceptional homes, and beautiful open spaces.

Welcome to Newton

A vibrant community comprised of 13 distinctive villages
 
Settled in 1630, Newton, Massachusetts is a vibrant community comprised of 13 distinctive villages. 

Located just outside of Boston, Newton is well respected for the quality of education, community life, exceptional homes, and beautiful open spaces. Newton has frequently been voted as one of the 10 best communities to live in. 

With approximately 26,000 homes, the City also houses Boston College, UMass Amherst at Mt. Ida Campus and Lasell College. The Boston Marathon runs right through the City with Heartbreak Hill beginning next to City Hall. The Newton Free Library is well respected as one of the largest, most well equipped libraries in the Commonwealth. 
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Overview for Newton, MA

88,504 people live in Newton, where the median age is 42 and the average individual income is $95,106. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

88,504

Total Population

42 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$95,106

Average individual Income

Around Newton, MA

There's plenty to do around Newton, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Very Walkable
Walking Score
71
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
44
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including STC Boxing & Fitness, Change Your Body Boot Camp, and Calvin Chin's Martial Arts Academy.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 3.56 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.62 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.96 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.79 miles 21 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.91 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.52 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Newton, MA

Newton has 31,730 households, with an average household size of 2.59. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Newton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 88,504 people call Newton home. The population density is 4,964.41 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

88,504

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42

Median Age

48.59 / 51.41%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
31,730

Total Households

2.59

Average Household Size

$95,106

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

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15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Newton, MA

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The following schools are within or nearby Newton. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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