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#3 in Best Suburbs to Live in Massachusetts
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Massachusetts
  • 64 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Newton is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 88,660. Newton is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Newton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Newton there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Newton and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Newton are highly rated.
    About Newton...
    Population
    88,660

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $886,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,829
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Newton Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      55.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      3.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      5.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      80.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      603.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      19
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      48%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      11%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      9%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Newton

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $139,696
    National
    $55,322
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    Newton Reviews

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    Its a very quiet small town its very safe for children and there are a lot of children . Newton is good for their school system. the affordability is alright, it is a little expensive. some houses can be millions of dollars. the diversity fluctuates, theres a lot of jewish people there and some African Americans, barely any hispanics. There is not much commute around, if you have a car then thats good but if u take the bus or the T its harder to get around because bus times vary. there are many job opportunities!
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    The Newton Public School System is really awesome. One of the best parts, in my opinion, is the Career Tech Ed opportunities at Newton North High. Aside from the education aspect, Newton is also a city that feels incredibly safe. There are not many crimes or threats in the city at all. There are a lot of things going on in the city at all times, there are many good restaurants, shops, and activities. The different areas in Newton are very different from each other: Newton Highlands, Newton Corner, Newton Centre, Nonantum, Chestnuthill, etc. They all have different things to offer!
    Newton is an incredible town overall. No matter which village you belong to, everything you could possibly need is available almost within walking distance. The schools are amazing, with opportunities unlike any other public school system in the country. The only downfall to Newton is its sheer size. With two large high schools, Newton North and Newton South, it is difficult to form a single, tight-knit 'Newton' community.