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Newton

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  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Illinois
  • 1 review
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B
    Newton is a town in Illinois with a population of 2,766. Newton is in Jasper County. Living in Newton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Newton and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Newton are above average.
    Population
    2,766
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $68,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $563
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      385.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      140.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      140.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      455.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      70.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      41%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      13%
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    Working in Newton

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $35,826
    National
    $55,322
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    Newton Reviews

    1 review
    Nice town, most people are friendly. Air quality is crap people always burn stuff. Drugs are present. Schools are good. Groceries stores are over priced. Neighbors are trouble. Had to install security systems.
    • 4 months ago
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