Living in Newton (Massachusetts)
Newton (Massachusetts) is a large place in Massachusetts, United States, home to 88,817 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 1%, #35 of 9,474), expat professionals (top 1%, #34 of 7,271), single professionals (top 1%, #33 of 4,537).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Newton (Massachusetts)
- The Massachusetts Bay is 13 km away.
- It is part of Greater Boston, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 05 min and sets around 22:15; in late June it sets around 2:25.
How Newton (Massachusetts) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #1,483 of 11,898 | #50 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 36 | #5,511 of 9,771 | #75 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #2,840 of 8,006 | #31 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #1,505 of 6,237 | #18 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #999 of 9,474 | #98 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #448 of 9,474 | #53 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #928 of 10,762 | #102 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | 78 | #33 of 4,537 | #2 of 230 | Map |
| Young professional | 79 | #54 of 4,444 | #3 of 241 | Map |
| DINKS | 84 | #39 of 3,053 | #2 of 155 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,770 of 7,271 | #74 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #109 of 6,227 | #7 of 309 | Map |
| Car-free household | 82 | #88 of 3,933 | #5 of 207 | Map |
| Student | 79 | #151 of 2,119 | #21 of 112 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 49 | #2,652 of 8,006 | #30 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 34 | #7,980 of 12,111 | #91 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 81 | #44 of 4,114 | #4 of 221 | Map |
| Expat professional | 84 | #34 of 7,271 | #1 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 83 | #35 of 9,474 | #13 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 48 | #9,740 of 18,063 | #346 of 465 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 25 | #7,361 of 16,523 | #305 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #14,069 of 18,063 | #381 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 78 | #415 of 16,523 | #43 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 84 | #44 of 21,167 | #1 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 76 | #174 of 12,111 | #29 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #915 of 6,413 | #123 of 331 | Map |
| Business owner | 82 | #100 of 12,111 | #2 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | 70 | #117 of 4,750 | #5 of 248 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Newtonville 2 km
- Newton Highlands 2 km
- West Newton (Massachusetts) 2 km
- Newton Upper Falls 3 km
- Nonantum 3 km
- Newton Corner 3 km
- Auburndale (Massachusetts) 4 km
- Bemis 4 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.