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Newton, MA—02461

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,533,000
0.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$207,000
26.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
59
78.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.3%
Median Rent
$3,700
1.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$3,350
17.6% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$3,500
3.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$4,500
4.0% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Newton, MA

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  • 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 $1,533,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.4%. This indicates that home prices in Newton, MA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$1,533,000-0.4%
Single Family $1,599,0000.0%
Condos $1,121,0003.3%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$1,023,000-1.3%
    3 Bed
    		$1,336,000-1.4%
    4 Bed
    		$1,714,0001.3%
    5 Bed $2,168,8552.4%
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    5.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    11.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    43.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    23.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    15.0%

    Rental Trends — Newton, MA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Newton, MA is $4,250, with a year-over-year rent change of -1.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Newton, MA is 1-bedrooms: $3,140, 2-bedrooms: $3,830, 3-bedrooms: $4,940, 4-bedrooms: $5,490. The most common rental property sizes in Newton, MA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 48.6% and 26.9% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$3,700$4,250
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $3,350$3,140
    2 Bed Rent $3,500$3,830
    3 Bed Rent $4,500$4,940
    4 Bed Rent $5,500$5,490
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    17.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    26.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    48.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.4%

    Property Listings — Newton, MA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Newton, MA is 59. This is a increase of 78.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$1,780,0000.0%
    Listing Count
    		47106.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%106.0%
    Days on Market
    		5978.0%
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    Demographics — Newton, MA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newton, MA has a population of 6,720, which has decreased by -9.3% over the past 5 years. Newton, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.2% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 88.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 33.6% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		6,720-9.3%
    % Under 18
    		24.2%-1.2%
    % Seniors
    		16.5%-7.3%
    % WFH
    		33.6%253.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		88.0%5.4%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newton, MA is a predominantly white area, with 66.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Newton, MA is asian, making up 22.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 32.5% of the population in Newton, MA, and this percentage has increased by 25.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		66.3%-6.4%
    % Black
    		0.9%-35.7%
    % Hispanic
    		4.7%-29.9%
    % Asian
    		22.7%24.7%
    % Foreign Born
    		32.5%25.5%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Newton, MA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 72 mortgage originations in Newton, MA, of which 100.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 46.0%, with 0.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Newton, MA. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		72
    % Conventional Loans
    		100.0%
    % Government Loans
    		0.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		6.0%
    % Second Loans
    		3.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		7.0%
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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 11.7%. 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. In Newton, MA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		71
    Total Units Section 8
    		71
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		11.7%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		94.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$250$3,350$3,600
    2 Bedroom$760$3,500$4,260
    3 Bedroom$630$4,500$5,130
    4 Bedroom$150$5,500$5,650

    Affordability — Newton, MA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio6.3
    Median Home Price$1,533,000
    Median Household Income$207,000

    Newton, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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