Newton

Newton

Named as one of the safest cities in the US as well as among the best places to live in America.

Welcome to Newton

Newton is a suburb just west of Boston and known for its quality schools plus its quiet neighborhoods. Newton is not a centralized city but rather a union of 13 villages, many of which have their own downtown area. They are Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Newton Centre, Newton Corner, Newton Highlands, Newton Lower Falls, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville, Nonantum, Oak Hill, Thompsonville, Waban and West Newton.
 
Newton has consistently been named as one of the safest cities in the US as well as among the best places to live in America. Newton is easily accessible via car and Boston’s public transit.

Overview for Newton, MA

88,647 people live in Newton, where the median age is 40.9 and the average individual income is $81,020. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

88,647

Total Population

40.9 years

Median Age

High

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

$81,020

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.

81
Very Walkable
Walking Score
71
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
43
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Savory Green, Fast Splits, and CrossFit City Line.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 3.68 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.92 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.64 miles 57 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.68 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.2 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.66 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Newton, MA

Newton has 31,038 households, with an average household size of 2.61. 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. 88,647 people call Newton home. The population density is 4,972.43 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

88,647

Total Population

High

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

40.9

Median Age

47.65 / 52.35%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

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
31,038

Total Households

2.61

Average Household Size

$81,020

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Newton, MA

All ()
Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
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.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PRIVATE
7th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
4th - 12th
No rating available
The Chestnut Hillschool
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
Newton Montessori School
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
Walnut Park Montessori
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PRIVATE
K - 6th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PRIVATE
PreK - PreK
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Mount Alvernia Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
Mt Alvernia High School
PRIVATE
7th - 12th
No rating available

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