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Newton, IA—50208

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$207,000
4.9% YoY Growth
Household Income
$61,100
23.2% YoY Growth
Days on Market
57
44.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.9%
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
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Newton, IA

As of May '26, the median home price in Newton, IA is $207,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.9%. This indicates that home prices in Newton, IA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$207,0004.9%
Single Family $209,0004.5%
Condos $133,0003.1%

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
    		$146,0002.8%
    3 Bed
    		$222,0003.7%
    4 Bed
    		$279,0004.5%
    5 Bed $364,4737.3%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.4%
    1 Bedroom
    8.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    34.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    37.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    12.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    5.4%

    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.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$985$1,080
    Studio Rent N/AN/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 May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Newton, IA is 57. This is a increase of 44.0% 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 35.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$227,0004.0%
    Listing Count
    		16135.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.9%35.0%
    Days on Market
    		5744.0%
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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.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % 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

    MetricLatest Census5-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

    MetricZip 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 SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax 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

    Affordability — Newton, IA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3
    Median Home Price$207,000
    Median Household Income$61,100

    Newton, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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