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Newton, Massachusetts - Basic Facts

The City of Newton had a population of 88,482 as of July 1, 2023. Newton ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Massachusetts. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Newton is located at latitude 42.337 and longitude -71.2092 in Middlesex County. The formal boundaries for the City of Newton encompass a land area of 17.84 sq. miles and a water area of 0.33 sq. miles. Middlesex County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

The City of Newton has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.


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Newton, MA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION

Total Population 88,482 (100%)
Population in Households 82,414 (93.1%)
Population in Families 66,759 (75.4%)
Population in Group Quarters1 6,068 ( 6.9%)
Population Density 4,963
Diversity Index2 53
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $181,204
Average Household Income $255,615
% of Income for Mortgage4 38%
Per Capita Income $92,311
Wealth Index5 289
Socioeconomic Status Index6 High (65.0)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 33,536 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 22,667 (67.6%)
Renter Occupied HU 9,147 (27.3%)
Vacant Housing Units 1,722 ( 5.1%)
Median Home Value $1,135,962
Average Home Value $1,248,086
Housing Affordability Index3 65
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 31,814
Average Household Size 2.59
Family Households 20,985
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2023 2023-2028
Population -0.15% 0.02%
Households 0.11% 0.17%
Families   0.15%
Median Household Income   1.99%
Per Capita Income   2.30%
Owner Occupied HU   0.24%

Newton, MA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Newton to the other 248 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Massachusetts by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 12 96th
Population Density # 26 90th
Median Household Income # 11 96th
Housing Affordability Index # 88 35th
Per Capita Income # 17 94th
Diversity Index # 45 82nd

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