Newton
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Newton, Massachusetts is a peaceful suburb just west of Boston, often called 'The Garden City' for its abundance of parks and green spaces. Known for its charming village centers, excellent schools, and historic homes, Newton offers a relaxing escape while remaining conveniently close to city amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
789
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.34°, -71.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
96
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$3,955
Local Cost
$2,770
Local Income
$5,800
Cashless
94
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1206 mm
Internet Speed
114 Mbps
Upload
56 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
0
Parks
23
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
415.0
Airport
BNH
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.