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Newton, Massachusetts by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 0.56 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Newton, 81% lower than the rate across Massachusetts (3.0). Median household income is $190,304 and the median home value is $1,264,900. Population: about 89,044 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Newton?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Newton at 0.56 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (51 in all). For comparison, that is 81% lower than the Massachusetts rate (3.0) and 83% lower than the national rate (3.3). There were also 476 property crimes, a rate of 5.2 per 1,000. Violent crimes fell 9% between 2021 and 2025 (56 to 51).
| Offense (2025) | Newton count | Per 1,000 | Massachusetts per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 51 | 0.56 | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 6 | 0.07 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.07 | 0.34 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 39 | 0.43 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 476 | 5.2 | 10.3 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 41 | 0.45 | 1.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 419 | 4.6 | 8.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 16 | 0.18 | 0.88 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Newton changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56 | 505 | 0 |
| 2022 | 57 | 569 | 1 |
| 2023 | 51 | 485 | 2 |
| 2024 | 47 | 541 | 0 |
| 2025 | 51 | 476 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Newton Police Department's own reports.
How does Newton compare with Massachusetts?
Newton's median household earns $190,304 a year, 83% higher than the state figure ($103,960). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $1,264,900, and half of renters pay more than $2,370 a month. About 89,044 people live on 18 square miles of land, roughly 4,995 per square mile. The city lies in Middlesex County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Newton | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 89,044 | 7,044,056 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $190,304 | $103,960 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,264,900 | $562,100 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,370 | $1,762 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.8% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 4.5% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 81.1% | 47.3% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 70.0% | 62.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 42.1 | 40.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Newton?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Middlesex County as “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Newton?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Newton city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Newton?
Inside the city limits there are 22 public schools (2024-25) and 12 private schools (2023-24). 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Adams National Historical Park, Boston African American National Historic Site, Boston National Historical Park, Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site and John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site. 11 state parks or recreation areas: Abigail Adams State Park, Ashland State Park, Borderland State Park, Boston Harbor Islands State Park and Callahan State Park and 6 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Newton
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Newton city limits.
Liquor stores
17 liquor stores are on the map inside the Newton city limits: Allstar Liquors, Ansonia Wines (2 in Newton), Auburndale Liquors, Brookline Liquor Mart CH (Chestnut Hill), Burton's Liquor (Newton), Dion's (Newton), Gordon's Fine Wines & Liquors, Highland Wine and Spirits (Newton) and 8 more. Massachusetts has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Newton city limits on the map.
See them on the map: liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Newton?
In 2025, Newton had 0.56 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (51 reported), 81% lower than the Massachusetts rate (3.0). The property-crime rate was 5.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Newton?
$190,304 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $103,960 for Massachusetts.
How much do homes cost in Newton?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,264,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $562,100 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Newton?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Middlesex County as “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Brookline, MA (3 mi) · Waltham, MA (4 mi) · Cambridge, MA (6 mi) · Somerville, MA (7 mi) · Medford, MA (8 mi) · Everett, MA (9 mi)
More: Massachusetts statewide numbers · county page: Middlesex County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Newton city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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