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  4. /Newton, MA - 02460

Newton, MA—02460

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,384,000
0.7% YoY Growth
Household Income
$154,000
25.8% YoY Growth
Days on Market
24
2.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.2%
Median Rent
$3,300
4.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,300
1.3% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,900
4.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,850
12.2% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Newton, MA

0246202461024640246802459024650246602458
  • 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 $1,384,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.7%. This indicates that home prices in Newton, MA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$1,384,0000.7%
Single Family $1,515,0000.3%
Condos $960,0001.1%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$805,0004.4%
    3 Bed
    		$1,248,0000.2%
    4 Bed
    		$1,609,0002.2%
    5 Bed $1,991,0001.1%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.5%
    1 Bedroom
    12.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    22.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    29.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    20.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    13.8%

    Rental Trends — Newton, MA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Newton, MA is $3,430, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Newton, MA is studios: $2,120, 1-bedrooms: $2,270, 2-bedrooms: $3,080, 3-bedrooms: $4,220, 4-bedrooms: $4,740. The most common rental property sizes in Newton, MA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 32.8% and 29.8% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$3,300$3,430
    Studio Rent $1,980$2,120
    1 Bed Rent $2,300$2,270
    2 Bed Rent $2,900$3,080
    3 Bed Rent $3,850$4,220
    4 Bed Rent $4,000$4,740
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.9%
    1 Bedroom
    29.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    32.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    24.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    8.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.7%

    Property Listings — Newton, MA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Newton, MA is 24. This is a decrease of -2.0% 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 36.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$1,980,0008.0%
    Listing Count
    		4534.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%34.0%
    Days on Market
    		24-2.0%
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    Demographics — Newton, MA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newton, MA has a population of 10,000, which has increased by 2.9% over the past 5 years. Newton, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.7% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 77.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 25.8% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		10,0002.9%
    % Under 18
    		20.7%-20.4%
    % Seniors
    		21.1%40.7%
    % WFH
    		25.8%186.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		77.8%3.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newton, MA is a predominantly white area, with 69.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 8.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Newton, MA is asian, making up 12.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 18.9% of the population in Newton, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 3.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		69.9%-8.9%
    % Black
    		5.2%20.9%
    % Hispanic
    		4.6%-4.2%
    % Asian
    		12.7%23.3%
    % Foreign Born
    		18.9%-3.6%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Newton, MA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 90 mortgage originations in Newton, MA, of which 99.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 51.0%, with 3.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Newton, MA. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		90
    % Conventional Loans
    		99.0%
    % Government Loans
    		1.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		6.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		9.0%
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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 2.7%. 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 and 4-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 units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		118
    Total Units Section 8
    		38
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		2.7%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		94.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$370$2,300$2,670
    2 Bedroom$260$2,900$3,160
    3 Bedroom-$40$3,850$3,810
    4 Bedroom$190$4,000$4,190

    Affordability — Newton, MA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio7.8
    Median Home Price$1,384,000
    Median Household Income$154,000

    Newton, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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