What are the schools like in Newtown, OH?

School district data for Newtown is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Newtown?

The median household income in Newtown, OH is $90,339 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Newtown, OH?

Newtown has an average high temperature of 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.0 inches.

Newtown, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Newtown, OH affordable or expensive?

Newtown's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newtown is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $289,500 and the median rent is $1,399 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Newtown, OH?

Newtown has a violent crime rate of 413.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2160.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Newtown, OH a Good Place to Live?

Newtown is a small town of 2,691 in Ohio, with a median household income of $90,339 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Newtown stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Newtown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Newtown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.1

Newtown's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Newtown costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Newtown, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$289,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,399	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,339	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Newtown's violent crime rate is 413.5 per 100,000 residents — 9% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

413.5 /100k

Property Crime

2160.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Newtown, OH	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newtown sees average highs of 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July, with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation and 16.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Newtown, OH
Average High — January	40.6°F
Average High — July	86.6°F
Annual Precipitation	45.5"
Annual Snowfall	16.0"

Demographics

Metric	Newtown, OH	National Avg
Population	2,691	—
Median Age	40.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	25.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Plainville, OH 1 mi Dry Run, OH 2 mi Turpin Hills, OH 2 mi Mariemont, OH 2 mi Madison Place, OH 3 mi

Newtown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newtown, OH affordable or expensive?

Newtown's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Newtown roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $289,500 and median rent is $1,399/month.

What is the crime rate in Newtown, OH?

Newtown's violent crime rate is 413.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2160.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Newtown?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Newtown, OH a good place to live?

Newtown, OH has a population of 2,691, a median household income of $90,339, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Newtown?

Newtown averages 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches with about 16.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Newtown?

The population of Newtown, Ohio is 2,691 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Newtown?

Key numbers for living in Newtown: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $289,500, median household income $90,339, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newtown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.