Housing & Real Estate — Newton, Iowa
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 7,472 |
| Occupied | 6,698 |
| Vacant | 774 |
| Owner-Occupied | 4,402 |
| Renter-Occupied | 2,296 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $153,700 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$159,000 |
| Median Rent | $828/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $2,742/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | affordable |
| Rent as % of Income | 17.2% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 35.4% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 265 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 377 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 683 |
| Built before 1960 | 3,257 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.