Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Newton
Newton, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,984
Population
86,796
Renter Mix
31% Rent
A tight-knit community in an affluent Massachusetts suburb
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Located seven miles west of downtown Boston, Newton combines residential comfort with easy city access. Known as "The Garden City," this community features tree-lined streets, expansive parks, and thirteen distinct villages. The housing market reflects the area's desirability, with current average rents ranging from $2,415 for studios to $4,899 for three-bedroom homes. Crystal Lake offers swimming and outdoor recreation, while the historic Heartbreak Hill, a challenging section of the Boston Marathon route, provides scenic views of the area.
Newton's educational landscape includes Boston College's Gothic campus in Chestnut Hill and highly regarded public schools. Housing options span from apartments near MBTA stations in Newton Centre to historic Victorian homes in West Newton and contemporary residences in Newtonville. The Newton History Museum at Jackson Homestead, a documented Underground Railroad site, preserves local history. Newton Centre and Chestnut Hill's village centers feature local shops and restaurants. With convenient access to Boston via multiple MBTA Green Line stations and the Mass Pike, Newton combines suburban living with metropolitan convenience.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$178,784
Average: $192,596
Education
50,345
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
46,327
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Newton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
56%
Other Education
44%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Newton, MA is $2,513 for a studio, $3,046 for one bedroom, $3,892 for two bedrooms, and $5,309 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newton has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,046/month
758 Sq Ft
House
$6,181/month
2,107 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,861/month
2,994 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,517/month
2,323 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Newton, MA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Memorial Spaulding Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
356 Students
Public
Grades K-5
381 Students
Public
Grades K-5
378 Students
Public
Grades K-5
310 Students
Public
Grades K-5
299 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
830 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
698 Students
Public
Grades K-8
663 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
654 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
451 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,055 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,865 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hemlock Gorge Reservation
- Hammond Pond Reservation
- Cutler Park Reservation
- Chestnut Hill Reservation
- Brook Farm Historic Site
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.