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Newton Township
  • Suburb in Pennsylvania
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Newton Township

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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Newton Township is a suburb of with a population of 2,837. Newton Township is in Lackawanna County. Living in Newton Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Newton Township and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Newton Township are highly rated.
    About Newton Township...
    Population
    2,837
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $283,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $861
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      10%
    • Own
      90%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      34.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      244.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Newton Township

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $91,875
    National
    $69,021
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