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Newton, MA—02462

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,285,000
1.6% YoY Growth
Household Income
$211,000
86.0% YoY Growth
Days on Market
37
53.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.4%
Median Rent
$2,600
2.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,200
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$2,600
5.3% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$4,430
N/A

Other Zip Codes in Newton, MA

0246002461024640246802459024650246602458
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Newton, MA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Newton, MA is $1,285,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.6%. This indicates that home prices in Newton, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$1,285,0001.6%
Single Family $1,350,0001.5%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    		$1,194,0002.2%
    4 Bed
    		$1,534,0001.5%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    5.7%
    1 Bedroom
    9.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    17.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    31.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    19.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    15.8%

    Rental Trends — Newton, MA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Newton, MA is $3,170, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Newton, MA is 1-bedrooms: $2,200, 2-bedrooms: $2,790, 3-bedrooms: $4,860, 4-bedrooms: $4,200. The most common rental property sizes in Newton, MA are 1-bedroom and studio, accounting for 34.4% and 24.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,600$3,170
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $2,200$2,200
    2 Bed Rent $2,600$2,790
    3 Bed Rent $4,430$4,860
    4 Bed Rent $4,200$4,200
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    24.0%
    1 Bedroom
    34.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    20.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    6.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.4%

    Property Listings — Newton, MA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Newton, MA is 42. This is a increase of 358.0% 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$1,220,000-17.0%
    Listing Count
    		1167.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.6%167.0%
    Days on Market
    		3753.0%
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    Demographics — Newton, MA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newton, MA has a population of 1,460, which has increased by 2.7% over the past 5 years. Newton, MA is a less popular place for families, as children make up 14.6% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 67.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 23.3% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		1,4602.7%
    % Under 18
    		14.6%-17.5%
    % Seniors
    		26.0%4.0%
    % WFH
    		23.3%100.9%
    % w/ College Degree
    		67.7%-12.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newton, MA is a predominantly white area, with 70.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Newton, MA is asian, making up 15.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 22.8% of the population in Newton, MA, and this percentage has increased by 14.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		70.3%-3.4%
    % Black
    		3.2%190.9%
    % Hispanic
    		6.0%-3.2%
    % Asian
    		15.8%-4.8%
    % Foreign Born
    		22.8%14.6%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Newton, MA

    Newton, MA lacks sufficient mortgage origination data for analysis.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		N/A
    % Conventional Loans
    		N/A
    % Government Loans
    		N/A
    % Investor Loans
    		N/A
    % Second Loans
    		N/A
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		N/A
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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 64.8%. 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. In Newton, MA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		80
    Total Units Section 8
    		80
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		64.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		86.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$20$2,200$2,180
    2 Bedroom-$20$2,600$2,580
    3 Bedroom-$1,320$4,430$3,110
    4 Bedroom-$780$4,200$3,420

    Affordability — Newton, MA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.9
    Median Home Price$1,285,000
    Median Household Income$211,000

    Newton, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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