Newton

Newton is technically a city, but its thirteen informal villages, give it a walkable, small-town feel.

Welcome to Newton

$1,600,794

Avg. Sale Price

$1,796,258

Avg. Asking Price

128

Properties for Sale

Newton is technically a city, but its thirteen informal villages, give it a walkable, small-town feel. Each village—Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Newton Centre, Newton Corner, Newtown Highlands, Newton Lower Falls, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville, Nonantum, Oak Hill, Thompsonville, Waban, and West Newton—has its own personality and many have their own downtown. You’ll find grand Victorians on West Newton Hill, brick Tudors in Newton Centre, charming little homes in Waban, and a vibrant scene in West Newton Square.

Across Newton, you’ll find desirable amenities including a top-tier hospital, highly ranked public schools, charming local businesses, and trendy restaurants. Newton is home to a number of private K-12 schools including Fessenden School, Newton Country Day, and Solomon Schechter Day School. Boston College, Hebrew College, Lasell College, and William James College are also located in Newton. The 7-mile commute to Boston is convenient, whether you choose to drive, bus, or take public transit from one of the several stops in the city.

Notable attractions and community features:

  • Boston Marathon Route’s Heartbreak Hill
  • Crystal Lake
  • Hammond Pond Reservation
  • Mary Baker Eddy Historic House
  • McMullen Museum (Boston College)
  • New Art Center
  • Norumbega Park
  • The Street Chestnut Hill

Visit the Town of Newton website for more information.

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

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

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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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