Newton, New Jersey

Population 7,983

Newton is located in Sussex County, NJ. The population is 7,983, making Newton the 3rd largest city in Sussex County.

There are 8 public schools in Newton with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Newton is very low , and there are 12 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Newton is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Newton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Newton include Andover Township, Hampton Township and Fredon Township.

Newton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 14.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.2%

Crime Rate

61.41% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 177
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 101
  • Property Crime: 796
  • Larceny Theft: 695

Registered Offenders

9.92% Higher than national avg.
  • 12 offenders in Newton
  • 15.03 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

250 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 249

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Newton, NJ and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Newton's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
2 Private Schools

Northwest Christian School

St Joseph Regional School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Newton, NJ

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2007, the city of Newton, NJ issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 2 permits, were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2006, the city of Newton, NJ issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 4 permits, were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,020
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,230
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,480
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,890
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,250

Zip Codes

07848 07860

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Environmental Hazards

250 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Newton, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Newton, NJ is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Newton, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.08°
  • February 31.08°
  • March 41.12°
  • April 51.77°
  • May 59.98°
  • June 69.57°
  • July 73.98°
  • August 71.3°
  • September 64.73°
  • October 52.98°
  • November 42.38°
  • December 33.67°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Newton, NJ

Earthquakes
Newton, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Newton, NJ has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Newton, NJ has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Newton, NJ has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Newton, NJ: $52,226

Unemployment

Unemployment in Newton is 3.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.23%
White Collar - 58.77%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Scott Garrett

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

5 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

5 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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