What are the schools like in Newtown Grant, PA?

Newtown Grant is served primarily by Council Rock SD. The district operates 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Newtown Grant?

The median household income in Newtown Grant, PA is $166,346 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Newtown Grant, PA?

Newtown Grant has an average high temperature of 41.5°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Newtown Grant, PA affordable or expensive?

Newtown Grant's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newtown Grant is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $514,500 and the median rent is $2,207 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Newtown Grant, PA?

Crime rate data for Newtown Grant is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Newtown Grant, PA a Good Place to Live?

Newtown Grant is a small town of 5,850 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $166,346 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Newtown Grant stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Newtown Grant is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Newtown Grant 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: 103.5

Newtown Grant's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Newtown Grant costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Newtown Grant, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$514,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,207	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$166,346	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Newtown Grant is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Newtown Grant is served primarily by Council Rock SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Newtown Grant, PA	National Avg
School District	Council Rock SD	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	70.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newtown Grant sees average highs of 41.5°F in January and 87.9°F in July, with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation and 13.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Newtown Grant, PA
Average High — January	41.5°F
Average High — July	87.9°F
Annual Precipitation	48.5"
Annual Snowfall	13.4"

Demographics

Metric	Newtown Grant, PA	National Avg
Population	5,850	—
Median Age	44.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	11.5%	6.3%
Under 18	25.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Newtown, PA 2 mi Richboro, PA 3 mi Village Shires, PA 4 mi Titusville, NJ 5 mi Woodside, PA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Newtown Grant

Newtown Grant, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18940

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newtown Grant, PA affordable or expensive?

Newtown Grant's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Newtown Grant roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $514,500 and median rent is $2,207/month.

What is the crime rate in Newtown Grant, PA?

Crime data for Newtown Grant is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Newtown Grant?

Public schools in Newtown Grant are operated by Council Rock SD. The district has 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 70.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Newtown Grant, PA a good place to live?

Newtown Grant, PA has a population of 5,850, a median household income of $166,346, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. 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 Grant?

Newtown Grant averages 41.5°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches with about 13.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Newtown Grant?

Newtown Grant, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18940.

What is the population of Newtown Grant?

The population of Newtown Grant, Pennsylvania is 5,850 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Newtown Grant?

Key numbers for living in Newtown Grant: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $514,500, median household income $166,346, schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newtown Grant side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.