Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
23%
Newton Highlands
Newton Highlands, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,113
Population
6,946
Renter Mix
30% Rent
This village has all the staples of suburban life and more
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Newton Highlands is a village within Newton, located about 40 minutes west of Boston. Newton Highlands feels suburban and is mainly known for its large commercial district running along Winchester and Needham Streets. Along this thoroughfare residents enjoy local eateries and charming local shops. Along with local business, there are also classic suburban staples including chain restaurants and big-box stores along this commercial center. When residents aren’t enjoying the shops and restaurants, you’ll find them enjoying one of the many parks in town or going to a neighborhood event. The Newton Highlands community is extremely close-knit and loves to host special events throughout the year like Halloween parties and the annual Soup Social. Combined with easy access to amenities, plentiful parks, and a strong sense of community, families flock to Newton Highlands for its stellar school system while commuters enjoy a small-town feel while still being close to the city. If you want everything you need right outside your doorstep, find your new apartment in Newton Highlands.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$181,379
Average: $193,913
Education
4,313
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,840
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Newton Highlands has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
60%
Other Education
40%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Newton Highlands, MA is $1,701 for a studio, and $2,113 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Newton Highlands has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,113/month
400 Sq Ft
House
$9,100/month
2,813 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Newton Highlands, MA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cutler Park Reservation
- Hemlock Gorge Reservation
- Hammond Pond Reservation
- Brook Farm Historic Site
- Chestnut Hill Reservation
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- Worcester Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.