City · Massachusetts
Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, city, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Newton had 90,741 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 88,923 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 89,044 (±48). GEOID 2545560.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
90,741
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 88,923 · ACS 2020-2024: 89,044 ±48
Median household income
$190,304
±$8,593 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$1,264,900
±$43,175 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$2,370
±$81 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Newton and what county is it in?
Newton is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It covers 17.8 square miles of land, 4,988 residents per square mile in 2020.
Newton is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Newton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 90,741 people lived in Newton on July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, in line with Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 88,923 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 89,044 (±48).
| Measure | Newton | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 89,044 ±48 | 1,638,365 | +451 |
| Households | 32,194 ±590 | 634,215 | +1,537 |
| Average household size | 2.56 ±0.05 | 2.49 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 33,959 ±593 | 664,267 | +1,408 |
Newton's population since 2000
From 83,829 in 2000 to 90,741 in 2025: up 8.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Newton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Newton?
The median resident of Newton is 42.1 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.4%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 17.4%. 24.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Newton | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 ±0.9 | 38.9 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 20.5% ±0.7 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.1% ±0.8 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±0.9 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% ±0.7 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.4% ±1.5 pts | 65.1% | −5.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±0.6 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 17.4% ±1.3 pts | 13.6% | +2.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±0.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 24.3% ±1.2 pts | 23.1% | +2.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 28.3% ±1.6 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.9% ±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| With a disability | 7.7% ±0.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.3% ±0.6 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 81.1% ±1.4 pts | 59.5% | +1.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 53.0% ±1.8 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.4% ±1.3 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0% ±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Newton earn?
Half of Newton's 32,194 households earn less than $190,304 a year (±$8,593), against $130,847 in Middlesex County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $185,918 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newton | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $190,304 ±$8,593 | $130,847 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $266,160 ±$10,876 | $178,070 | – |
| Per capita income | $97,547 ±$3,778 | $69,556 | +$7,582 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.5% ±0.7 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.9% ±1.0 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.6% ±0.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% ±0.6 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.9% ±0.7 pts | 94.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Newton?
Owners occupy 70.0% of Newton's occupied homes and renters 30.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,264,900 by its owner (±$43,175). The median renter pays $2,370 a month including utilities, and 35.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Newton | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,264,900 ±$43,175 | $727,800 | +$139,184 |
| Median gross rent | $2,370 ±$81 | $2,201 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.0% ±3.9 pts | 37.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,224 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.0% ±1.7 pts | 61.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.0% ±1.7 pts | 38.7% | – |
| Housing units | 33,959 ±593 | 664,267 | +1,408 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% ±1.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.8% ±1.9 pts | 46.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.6% ±0.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 48.8% ±2.0 pts | 32.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% ±1.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Newton building?
Builders took permits for 152 new housing units in Newton in 2025 (29 in single-family houses), 1.7 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Newton work and get to work?
47.5% of Newton's workers drive alone and 32.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Newton | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.8% ±1.5 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±0.7 pts | 4.4% | +1.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 47.5% ±2.0 pts | 54.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±0.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.7% ±1.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.9% ±1.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 32.2% ±2.0 pts | 24.7% | +22.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min ±0.9 | 29.9 min | −2.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Newton?
19 census tracts lie mostly in Newton (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $106,458 (Tract 3741) to $250,000 or more (Tract 3744).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3738Middlesex County | 6,367 | $163,940 |
| Tract 3735Middlesex County | 6,309 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 3736Middlesex County | 6,063 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 3744Middlesex County | 5,821 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 3746Middlesex County | 5,311 | $174,950 |
| Tract 3741Middlesex County | 5,301 | $106,458 |
| Tract 3748Middlesex County | 5,273 | $201,750 |
| Tract 3731Middlesex County | 5,183 | $162,331 |
| Tract 3732Middlesex County | 4,999 | $117,333 |
| Tract 3745Middlesex County | 4,650 | $141,892 |
| Tract 3740Middlesex County | 4,577 | $225,556 |
| Tract 3747Middlesex County | 4,407 | $179,833 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Newton) · Census block assignment files
How does Newton compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Newton is the 390th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 11th-most populous of 58 in Massachusetts.
Newton ranks 37th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 11th | 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 127th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 24th | 461 |
| Median household income | 37th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 29th | 460 |
| Median home value | 13th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 32nd | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 254th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th | 459 |
| Median age | 333rd | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 340th | 460 |
| Work from home | 38th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 323rd | 459 |
Newton's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Newton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Newton?
3 of the 57 figures for Newton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Newton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Newton.