Newton, MA
1 neighborhoods · 12,706 residents · Massachusetts
B+
76/100
99
Safety Score
82
Affordability
$134K
Median Income
$972K
Median Home Value
Is Newton, MA a Good Place to Live?
Newton receives an overall livability grade of B+ (76/100), placing it among the better areas in Massachusetts. Safety scores A+ (99/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (82/100) with a median household income of $133,936 and median home values around $971,700.
About 72.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 5.8%. 61% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 40.
$2,084
Median Rent/mo
72.8%
College Educated
5.8%
Unemployment
61%
Owner-Occupied
40
Median Age
12,706
Population
1
Zip Codes
Middlesex
County
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Neighborhoods in Newton
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02458Middlesex Co. | 76 B+ | 99 | 82 | $134K | $972K | 12,706 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.