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Newton, MA

Home to Boston College, Newton is appealing to homeowners who want to live near Boston but enjoy a small town vibe. The city was settled in 1630, features 13 distinctive villages, and is known for its historic homes, top schools and quality healthcare led by Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Newton is also famous for Heartbreak Hill and the late-race role it plays in the annual Boston Marathon, and Newton Free Library is the largest library in Massachusetts.

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Affordable Places To Live In Newton

Median Household Income
$156,187
Median Home Value
$957,928
Housing Affordability Index
78
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
21.50%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Newton

Unemployment Rate
2.20%
Total Businesses
4431
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
78.70%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
68.20%
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Food Scene in Newton

50.00%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
23.30
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
64.50%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$2,565.00

Love Where You Live In Newton

Volunteerism Rate
26.60%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
67.40%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
11.80%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
46.30
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Health in Newton

98.20%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
20.30%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
4.75
39.80%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Newton

Average Mortgage Amount
$2,361.48
Median Rent
$1,649
67.70%
Of Homes Owned
32.30%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Newton

17.00%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
21.10%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
14.90%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
23.90%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year