Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
West Newton, MA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,243
Population
11,935
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A cozy suburb outside of Boston
Commuter
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Public Transit
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Suburban
West Newton is a highly populated suburb outside of Newton. Interstate 90 runs directly through town, and along this route is the West Newton train station. Along with being accessible, West Newton also boasts a family-friendly atmosphere and a close-knit community. Local restaurants and small businesses give this suburb its reputable charm, ranging from Paddy’s Public House to West Newton Cinema. Country clubs, neighborhood parks, public and private schools, and well-known supermarkets are all available in this convenient small town. West Newton sits just 10 miles west of Boston, making it a great town for commuters. Although the rentals in this market tend to be higher than in other Boston-area communities, residents appreciate the walkable neighborhoods and picturesque homes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$175,578
Average: $193,705
Education
6,729
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,882
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Newton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
54%
Other Education
46%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in West Newton, MA is $2,243 for one bedroom, $2,508 for two bedrooms, and $3,500 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Newton has increased by 6.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,243/month
1,080 Sq Ft
House
$7,439/month
1,984 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,288/month
2,157 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,084/month
2,205 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Newton, MA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hemlock Gorge Reservation
- Hammond Pond Reservation
- Beaver Brook Reservation
- Cutler Park Reservation
- Land's Sake Farm
Transit / Subway
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 June 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.