Newton, NJ 07860 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Newton, NJ—07860

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$434,000

2.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$104,000

23.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

5.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.6%

Median Rent

$1,850

3.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,550

0.6% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,000

3.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,800

19.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Newton, NJ

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Newton, NJ is $434,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.3%. This indicates that home prices in Newton, NJ are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$434,000	2.3%
Single Family	$441,000	2.3%
Condos	$322,000	7.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Newton, NJ

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Newton, NJ is $2,140, with a year-over-year rent change of 3.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Newton, NJ is 1-bedrooms: $1,560, 2-bedrooms: $2,100, 3-bedrooms: $2,960, 4-bedrooms: $4,200. The most common rental property sizes in Newton, NJ are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 36.6% and 33.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,850	$2,140
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,550	$1,560
2 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,100
3 Bed Rent	$2,800	$2,960
4 Bed Rent	$3,800	$4,200

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

6.5%

1 Bedroom

33.8%

2 Bedrooms

36.6%

3 Bedrooms

9.0%

4 Bedrooms

13.1%

5+ Bedrooms

0.9%

Property Listings — Newton, NJ

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Newton, NJ is 51. This is a decrease of -1.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 8.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$425,000	-1.0%
Listing Count	85	10.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	10.0%
Days on Market	55	-5.0%

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Demographics — Newton, NJ

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newton, NJ has a population of 26,500, which has increased by 4.3% over the past 5 years. Newton, NJ is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.6% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 40.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	26,500	4.3%
% Under 18	19.6%	3.2%
% Seniors	22.0%	17.0%
% WFH	10.5%	90.9%
% w/ College Degree	40.2%	18.6%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newton, NJ is a predominantly white area, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Newton, NJ is hispanic, making up 7.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.2% of the population in Newton, NJ, and this percentage has decreased by 23.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	83.9%	-2.6%
% Black	2.8%	40.0%
% Hispanic	7.7%	-15.4%
% Asian	1.3%	-23.5%
% Foreign Born	6.2%	-23.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Newton, NJ

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 516 mortgage originations in Newton, NJ, of which 78.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 60.0%, with 25.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Newton, NJ. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	516
% Conventional Loans	78.0%
% Government Loans	22.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Newton, NJ

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Newton, NJ under the Section 8 program is 15.8%. 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 units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Newton, NJ, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	382
Total Units Section 8	302
% Rentals under Section 8	15.8%
% Occupied Section 8	95.8%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$50	$1,550	$1,600
2 Bedroom	-$60	$2,000	$1,940
3 Bedroom	-$360	$2,800	$2,440
4 Bedroom	-$1,020	$3,800	$2,780

Newton, NJ—07860

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Newton, NJ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Newton, NJ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Newton, NJ

Demographics — Newton, NJ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Newton, NJ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Newton, NJ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Newton, NJ

Home Price to Income Ratio

Newton, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.5
Median Home Price	$434,000
Median Household Income	$104,000

Newton, NJ—07860

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Newton, NJ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Newton, NJ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Newton, NJ

Demographics — Newton, NJ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Newton, NJ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Newton, NJ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Newton, NJ

Home Price to Income Ratio

Newton, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Byram Township, NJ

Branchville, NJ

Augusta, NJ

Lafayette Township, NJ

Bevans, NJ

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