2019 Best Neighborhoods to Live in NewtonAbout this List

Newtonville

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• 3

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.
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• 8,006 Population

West Newton

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• 22

Current Resident: West Newton is a walkable family friendly village in the City of Newton. There are neighborhood elementary schools which are walkable and the school system is great.
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• 24,829 Population

Oak Hill

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• 9

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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• 10,534 Population

Chestnut Hill

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• 13

Current Resident: Nice place to live, very safe, but the transit is not good especially if you are trying to get anywhere and your plans are time sensitive. The people are a bit cold and no neighbors really talk to each other unless you've gone to school together forever.
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• 11,648 Population

Newton Upper Falls

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• 1

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.
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• 8,621 Population

Newton Centre

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• 2

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.
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• 9,577 Population

Waban

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• 3

Nearby Resident: I like Waban because there are lots of educational studios/groups for children. I have a daughter, who is 5 years old, and I take to Waban to rhythmic gymnastics three times a week from Brookline because in Brookline we do not have such a studio, and studios that are available in Brookline are more expensive.
Read 3 Reviews

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• 7,804 Population

Newton Highlands

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• 6

Niche User: I think this area is very safe, and you feel that around the neighborhood. But there are sometimes suspicious characters that may make it feel a little less safe
Read 6 Reviews

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• 15,770 Population

Thompsonville

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA

• A+

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• 10,363 Population

Oak Hill Park

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• 1

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• 3,878 Population

Newton Corner

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• 16

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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• 8,691 Population

Auburndale

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• 8

Current Resident: I like living in Auburndale because I feel safe here and people in the town are nice and sometimes people in the neighborhood will have parties together, every family brings foods and communicate with each other. I like the quiet living environment and here is a great place to live in. In addition, the transportation makes it easier to go to the places I want to go.
Read 8 Reviews

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• 13,627 Population

Nonantum

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA
• 6

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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• 15,186 Population

Newton Lower Falls

• Neighborhood in Newton, MA

• A+

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• 6,651 Population