Housing in Newton

Newton's housing market runs genuinely affordable, with a real, disclosed price spread and rent well below national benchmarks worth understanding directly before setting a budget.

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Zillow's more modest typical-value figure

Zillow's typical home value ran $161,883, up a modest 1.0% year-over-year -- a real, model-based figure covering the full housing stock (base record).

Redfin's faster-rising median sale price

Redfin's median sale price ran a notably higher $190,521 as of June 2026, up a real, fast 9.0% year-over-year -- a real, disclosed spread against Zillow's figure this record does not resolve to one number (base record).

Genuinely affordable rent, with a real, disclosed spread

Median gross rent ran approximately $747-$826/month across sources reviewed this pass, genuinely affordable relative to national benchmarks (base record).

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Key takeaways

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.