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02458

Newton, MA

Total Population
12,706
Median Household Income
$133,936
Median Home Value
$971,700
Median Rent
$2,084

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$133,936
100.5% above state median
Home Value
$971,700
103.8% above state median
Rent
$2,084
100% above state median
Median Age
40.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Newton, MA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 72.8% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Low poverty rate of 4.4%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$133,936
+78.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.5%
State: $-28,897,840
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.54 people

Total Households
4,941
Family Households
51.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
38.0%
#2 Industry
Education
26.1%
#3 Industry
Construction
10.1%
Total Employed Residents:3,780

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
8.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
5.1%
281 workers
Public Transit
16.6%
919 workers
Total Commuting Workers:5,547
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (16.6% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.2%
7,011 employed
Labor Force
7,441
430 unemployed
Median Age
40.6 years
Per Capita Income
$77,543
Poverty Rate
4.4%

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