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Compare Newton to Lexington

This post compares Newton, Massachusetts to Lexington, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Newton (city) Lexington (CDP)
Population 88,479 33,339
Income (median) $100,252 $125,152
Home Value (median) $845,100 $816,100
White 77% 68%
Black 3% 0%
Asian 14% 27%
With Kids 36% 42%
Age (median) 40 45
Rentals 28% 19%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Newton or Lexington?
A: Newton has a larger population count than Lexington: 88479 compared with 33339 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Newton or in Lexington?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Newton.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Newton or Lexington?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Newton.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Newton does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 28% for Newton versus 19% for Lexington.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Newton may include: Belmont, Winchester, and Needham.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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