Newton, NC
1 neighborhoods · 25,561 residents · North Carolina
B
62/100
56
Safety Score
70
Affordability
$62K
Median Income
$168K
Median Home Value
Is Newton, NC a Good Place to Live?
Newton receives an overall livability grade of B (62/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of North Carolina. Safety scores C+ (56/100). Affordability scores B+ (70/100) with a median household income of $62,265 and median home values around $168,400.
About 19% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 5.6%. 73% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 43.
$872
Median Rent/mo
19%
College Educated
5.6%
Unemployment
73%
Owner-Occupied
43
Median Age
25,561
Population
1
Zip Codes
Catawba
County
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Neighborhoods in Newton
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28658Catawba Co. | 62 B | 56 | 70 | $62K | $168K | 25,561 |
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.