Newtown, PA 18940 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Newtown, PA—18940

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$714,000

5.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$158,000

27.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

47.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.7%

Median Rent

$3,150

8.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,900

18.3% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,450

4.2% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,500

10.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Newtown, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Newtown, PA is $714,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.2%. This indicates that home prices in Newtown, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$714,000	5.2%
Single Family	$755,000	4.9%
Condos	$365,000	4.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Newtown, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Newtown, PA is $3,230, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Newtown, PA is 1-bedrooms: $2,050, 2-bedrooms: $2,720, 3-bedrooms: $3,500, 4-bedrooms: $4,760. The most common rental property sizes in Newtown, PA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 44.6% and 26.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,150	$3,230
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,900	$2,050
2 Bed Rent	$2,450	$2,720
3 Bed Rent	$3,500	$3,500
4 Bed Rent	$3,950	$4,760

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.4%

1 Bedroom

17.9%

2 Bedrooms

44.6%

3 Bedrooms

26.5%

4 Bedrooms

8.6%

Property Listings — Newtown, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Newtown, PA is 43. This is a decrease of -50.0% 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 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$1,490,000	36.0%
Listing Count	64	6.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.7%	6.0%
Days on Market	65	-47.0%

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Demographics — Newtown, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newtown, PA has a population of 29,800, which has increased by 2.6% over the past 5 years. Newtown, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.7% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 67.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 23.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	29,800	2.6%
% Under 18	22.7%	7.1%
% Seniors	21.3%	21.7%
% WFH	23.9%	171.6%
% w/ College Degree	67.1%	1.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newtown, PA is a predominantly white area, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Newtown, PA is asian, making up 8.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 15.1% of the population in Newtown, PA, and this percentage has increased by 45.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	79.8%	-7.1%
% Black	1.6%	-33.3%
% Hispanic	4.4%	120.0%
% Asian	8.1%	6.6%
% Foreign Born	15.1%	45.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — Newtown, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 686 mortgage originations in Newtown, PA, of which 97.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 48.0%, with 4.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Newtown, PA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	686
% Conventional Loans	97.0%
% Government Loans	3.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Newtown, PA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Newtown, PA under the Section 8 program is 7.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely 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 Newtown, PA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	123
Total Units Section 8	123
% Rentals under Section 8	7.4%
% Occupied Section 8	95.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$320	$1,900	$2,220
2 Bedroom	$200	$2,450	$2,650
3 Bedroom	-$310	$3,500	$3,190
4 Bedroom	-$320	$3,950	$3,630

Newtown, PA—18940

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Newtown, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Newtown, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Newtown, PA

Demographics — Newtown, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Newtown, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Newtown, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Newtown, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Newtown, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.9
Median Home Price	$714,000
Median Household Income	$158,000

Newtown, PA—18940

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Newtown, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Newtown, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Newtown, PA

Demographics — Newtown, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Newtown, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Newtown, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Newtown, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Newtown, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Richboro, PA

Pineville

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Langhorne, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions

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