Newton 61 Average
Newton Livability #247 ranked city in Alabama#17,470 ranked city in the USARanks better than 40% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Newton

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

  • Ratings

    Based on recent surveys and polls, locals gave high marks in the walkability to local amenities, safety, public transit, friendliness of neighbors and overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Crime

    This area reports elevated crime rates per 100,000 individuals, potentially pointing some areas being unsafe for its residents. Stats are based on both property and violent crimes.

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      Newton transportation information

      Statistic Newton Alabama National
      Average one way commute26min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work84.2%85.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool12.7%8.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.3%1.1%2.8%
      Working from home1.8%2.9%4.6%
      Source: The Newton, AL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).