Located in the eastern part of the state of Massachusetts and a city in Middlesex County, Newton sits along the Charles River and is just west of Boston. The first settlers in the area were recorded in 1630 and was a part of Cambridge until it was incorporated separately. Early milling and forge industries were developed in Newton at the upper and lower falls of the Charles River. Growth in the suburbs was stimulated upon the completion of the Boston and Worcester Railroad in 183 and the eventual establishment of the Charles River Railroad in the mid-19th century. Employment in the city was mostly centered on providing service, including higher education and health care, and trade.
Newton, Massachusetts Houses for Sale
Newton, MA Prices for Houses for Sale
AVERAGE
1,825,812
+23%
MEDIAN
1,230,000
+23%
Relative Price (per sqft.)
PRICE
Listings of Newton Homes for Purchase
ACTIVE
48
+9%
NEW
32
0%
Market Duration of Homes Sold
DAYS
25
+48%
Crime & Safety
Police Officers | 149 | |
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Police Civilians | 45 | |
Total Arrests | 244 | (2020) |
Total Incidents | 2,117 | (2020) |
CrimeScore | 13.42 | |
National Rank | 1507th | |
Statewide Rank | 5th |
Local Statistics
Population | 87,803 | (0.00%) |
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House Size (sqft.) | 1,821 | (-8.36%) |
Criminal Offenses
Assault Offenses | 189 |
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Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 51 |
Counterfeiting/Forgery | 31 |
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property | 128 |
Drug/Narcotic Offenses | 8 |
Embezzlement | 4 |
Extortion/Blackmail | 2 |
Fraud Offenses | 1,277 |
Kidnapping/Abduction | 1 |
Larceny/Theft Offenses | 423 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 15 |
Pornography/Obscene Material | 1 |
Robbery | 8 |
Sex Offenses | 11 |
Stolen Property Offenses | 14 |
Weapon Law Violations | 3 |