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Newton, MA—02459

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,892,000
2.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$215,000
21.4% YoY Growth
Days on Market
31
3.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.2%
Median Rent
$4,500
8.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,400
7.2% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$3,000
1.6% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$5,100
5.5% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Newton, MA

0246202460024610246402468024650246602458
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Newton, MA

As of May '26, the median home price in Newton, MA is $1,892,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.4%. This indicates that home prices in Newton, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.2%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$1,892,0002.4%
Single Family $2,000,0001.5%
Condos $1,142,0001.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $535,000
    1.3%
    2 Bed
    		$992,0002.4%
    3 Bed
    		$1,578,0004.3%
    4 Bed
    		$1,983,0002.3%
    5 Bed $2,626,5782.3%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.5%
    1 Bedroom
    6.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    11.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    28.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    32.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    21.7%

    Rental Trends — Newton, MA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Newton, MA is $4,900, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Newton, MA is studios: $1,950, 1-bedrooms: $2,530, 2-bedrooms: $3,100, 3-bedrooms: $5,170, 4-bedrooms: $6,900. The most common rental property sizes in Newton, MA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 32.1% and 28.6% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$4,500$4,900
    Studio Rent $2,000$1,950
    1 Bed Rent $2,400$2,530
    2 Bed Rent $3,000$3,100
    3 Bed Rent $5,100$5,170
    4 Bed Rent $7,250$6,900
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.1%
    1 Bedroom
    28.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    32.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    16.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    13.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    6.8%

    Property Listings — Newton, MA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Newton, MA is 31. This is a decrease of -3.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 23.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$2,800,0007.0%
    Listing Count
    		8616.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%16.0%
    Days on Market
    		31-3.0%
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    Demographics — Newton, MA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newton, MA has a population of 18,600, which has decreased by -4.4% over the past 5 years. Newton, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.8% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 84.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 29.7% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		18,600-4.4%
    % Under 18
    		21.8%-0.5%
    % Seniors
    		22.7%10.2%
    % WFH
    		29.7%172.5%
    % w/ College Degree
    		84.3%-2.9%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newton, MA is a predominantly white area, with 71.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Newton, MA is asian, making up 16.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 24.2% of the population in Newton, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 8.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		71.5%-3.9%
    % Black
    		1.9%-29.6%
    % Hispanic
    		4.0%11.1%
    % Asian
    		16.7%-2.9%
    % Foreign Born
    		24.2%-8.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Newton, MA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 298 mortgage originations in Newton, MA, of which 99.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 47.0%, with 2.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Newton, MA. Investor activity is low, as 7.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		298
    % Conventional Loans
    		99.0%
    % Government Loans
    		1.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		7.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		5.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Newton, MA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Newton, MA under the Section 8 program is 18.9%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Newton, MA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		289
    Total Units Section 8
    		208
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		18.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		94.1%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$530$2,400$2,930
    2 Bedroom$470$3,000$3,470
    3 Bedroom-$920$5,100$4,180
    4 Bedroom-$2,650$7,250$4,600

    Affordability — Newton, MA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio7.2
    Median Home Price$1,892,000
    Median Household Income$215,000

    Newton, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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