2021 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Newton

Oak Hill Park

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Current Resident: Moved to Oak Hill Park recently and we love it here! The area was designed to be walked with the family through it's many walking paths that surrounds a school/community center with a large field, tennis courts, and playground. Not a lot of car traffic and many families biking the streets. Many of the early ranch style houses are being torn down at a fast clip with larger houses replacing them. There is an MBTA bus (52) that runs through the area and the closest Commuter Rail is only a 5 minute drive. It's a quiet and unique neighborhood built for families with great schools...Read 2 Reviews

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• 3,408 Population

Newtonville

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• Rating 4.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: I've grown up here in Newtonville, and it was such an amazing experience! Everyone is very friendly, there are plenty of places within walking distance, and the schools are amazing. Such wonderful place to live...Read 7 Reviews

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• 8,186 Population

West Newton

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• Rating 4.18 out of 5  22 reviews

Current Resident: I like all there is to do here. There’s plenty of food places, stores, and schools in the area. It’s very safe, there’s never a day where I’m feeling unsafe or scared to be out and about. Traffic usually isn’t too bad, unless it’s right after school...Read 22 Reviews

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• 24,417 Population

Auburndale

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• Rating 4.36 out of 5  11 reviews

Current Resident: Nice, safe neighborhood in Newton. Everything is a short walk or quick bike ride, which is a big plus over other Newton neighborhoods where you need to drive everywhere. There's a commuter rail station going to Boston or Worcester in the other direction. The Riverside green line T station into Boston is close too. There is a supermarket, post office, Starbucks, and a bunch of small shops. Auburndale Park has riverfront views and ball fields. There is a paddle boat launch near the Marriot hotel. You can jump on Rt. 128 or Mass Pike highways easily. People are very nice overall. Schools are good. Just a nice place to settle down. Worst thing you can say is that there isn't much open past 9 or 10 o'clock at night and housing is expensive, but you are close to Boston so you have entertainment options and good jobs close by...Read 11 Reviews

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• 13,622 Population

Newton Highlands

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• Rating 4.25 out of 5  8 reviews

Former Resident: I lived in Newton Highlands for a couple of years and found it to be a very calm and safe neighborhood. One of my favorite places is definitely Hemlock Gorge; there is always something new to find there!...Read 8 Reviews

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• 14,780 Population

Nonantum

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Niche User: For the past few years of living in Newton, Massachusetts, I haven't found issues with too much crime. With that said, I haven't found issues with crime at all.Read 6 Reviews

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• 17,120 Population

Newton Corner

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• Rating 3.88 out of 5  16 reviews

Niche User: My town has been said to be one of the safest in the United States and even walking the streets in the dead of night I feel completely safe.Read 16 Reviews

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• 8,463 Population

Newton Upper Falls

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: NUF is a one of 13 villages of the city of Newton. It is not one of wealthier villages, and has a fair amount of renters living in the area. Overall it is a very safe neighborhood, with an MBTA train stop for greater access to the city of Boston, Cambridge, Brookline and other areas that the MBTA services. On the down side, it is becoming overcrowded as older lower priced homes are being bought, torn down and rebuilt. The population is not that diverse, but more diverse than other villages in Newton...Read 1 Review

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• 8,373 Population

Chestnut Hill

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• Rating 4.16 out of 5  19 reviews

Current Resident: I am so blessed to have grown up in Chestnut Hill, as it is very safe, and there are exceptional schools in very close proximity to my house. There are plenty of green-spaces, playgrounds, and sports facilities in my neighborhood as well...Read 19 Reviews

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• 11,932 Population

Thompsonville

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA

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• 10,472 Population

Newton Centre

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Current Resident: I love it here in Newton Centre. I feel like it is extremely diverse and a thriving city and community. Although it is expensive but I feel like it is a welcoming community.Read 2 Reviews

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• 9,334 Population

Oak Hill

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  9 reviews

Parent: We lived in Newton for over 20 years. Although there have been changes over the years, it really hasn't changed much in terms of quality of life, however has done a good job keeping up with changing demographics and economics. This is a great place for working moms and dads to raise a family. Great schools, team sports, convenience of getting around for parents and kids as they grow older - and still feel like you are in a someone suburban neighborhood. Newton is the perfect size with accessibility to Boston and all the cultural advantages of Boston. I have lived in Atlanta, Dallas, Louisville, New York and the Detroit area. Although there are many advantages of all of these cities, Newton is safe, still pretty and easy to live in. Weather is a significant factor whether we will stay here. I see the future continuing to be bright and sustain its allure...Read 9 Reviews

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• 10,674 Population

Newton Lower Falls

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA

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• 6,993 Population

Waban

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: Super safe and family friendly suburb of Boston. Great commuting options with proximity to highway and green line T. 20 min drive into city if no traffic. Easy access to Newton Centre restaurants and multiple grocery stores. Mostly larger 4 bedroom+ single family residential homes owned by professionals (lawyers, doctors, finance, etc.) and retirees. Diversity and affordability are a bit lacking...Read 4 Reviews

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• 7,738 Population