Newton, IA 50208 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Newton, IA—50208

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$197,000

4.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$61,100

23.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

3.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.6%

Median Rent

$985

17.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$625

23.4% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$775

2.8% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,300

12.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Newton, IA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Newton, IA is $197,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.4%. This indicates that home prices in Newton, IA 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	$197,000	4.4%
Single Family	$198,000	4.2%
Condos	$133,000	-4.3%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Newton, IA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Newton, IA is $1,080, with a year-over-year rent change of 17.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Newton, IA is 1-bedrooms: $732, 2-bedrooms: $918, 3-bedrooms: $1,310, 4-bedrooms: $1,600. The most common rental property sizes in Newton, IA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 56.3% and 24.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$985	$1,080
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$625	$732
2 Bed Rent	$775	$918
3 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,310
4 Bed Rent	$1,550	$1,600

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

0.7%

1 Bedroom

24.7%

2 Bedrooms

56.3%

3 Bedrooms

15.9%

4 Bedrooms

1.0%

5+ Bedrooms

1.5%

Property Listings — Newton, IA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Newton, IA is 63. This is a decrease of -5.0% 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 25.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$222,000	2.0%
Listing Count	142	32.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.9%	32.0%
Days on Market	69	-3.0%

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Demographics — Newton, IA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newton, IA has a population of 20,300, which has decreased by -2.0% over the past 5 years. Newton, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 17.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	20,300	-2.0%
% Under 18	18.5%	-15.5%
% Seniors	21.1%	9.3%
% WFH	8.9%	117.1%
% w/ College Degree	17.3%	17.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newton, IA is a predominantly white area, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Newton, IA is hispanic, making up 4.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.9% of the population in Newton, IA, and this percentage has increased by 77.3% 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	87.7%	-4.7%
% Black	2.6%	-18.8%
% Hispanic	4.5%	66.7%
% Asian	0.8%	33.3%
% Foreign Born	3.9%	77.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Newton, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 406 mortgage originations in Newton, IA, of which 69.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 36.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Newton, IA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	406
% Conventional Loans	69.0%
% Government Loans	31.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Newton, IA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Newton, IA under the Section 8 program is 11.9%. 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 Newton, IA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	335
Total Units Section 8	293
% Rentals under Section 8	11.9%
% Occupied Section 8	95.2%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$85	$625	$710
2 Bedroom	$145	$775	$920
3 Bedroom	-$30	$1,300	$1,270
4 Bedroom	-$260	$1,550	$1,290

Newton, IA—50208

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Newton, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Newton, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Newton, IA

Demographics — Newton, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Newton, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Newton, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Newton, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Newton, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.9
Median Home Price	$197,000
Median Household Income	$61,100

Newton, IA—50208

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Newton, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Newton, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Newton, IA

Demographics — Newton, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Newton, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Newton, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Newton, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Newton, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Kellogg, IA

Baxter, IA

Killduff

Reasnor, IA

Laurel, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

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