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Newton, New Jersey

Introduction to Newton, New Jersey

Newton, New Jersey, in Sussex county, is 22 miles NW of Parsippany, New Jersey and 37 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. There are 8,244 residents in the town.

Newton History

In 1751, Henry Harelocker, a German immigrant, became the first permanent European settler in the area. Deputy Surveyor Samuel Green plotted the site of the town in October of 1715. Newton was incorporated by an Act of the State Legislature on April 11, 1864.

Newton and nearby Attractions

  • Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
  • Hidden Valley
  • Farny State Park
  • Wild West City
  • Whippany Railway Museum

Things To Do In Newton

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Morris Plains Museum, and Hackettstown Historical Museum are some of the local museums and historical sites. Other nearby historic sites include the Morristown National Historical Park and Waterloo Village. The Branch Brook Park, the Ramapo Valley County Reservation, and the Brookdale Park are the local parks and recreational areas, while the Bergen County Zoological Park, the Black River & Western Railroad, and the Brooklyn Borough Hall are all accessible from Newton as well.

Newton Transportation

Sullivan County International is the nearest major airport.

Newton Higher Education

Sussex County Community College is the local college. Other nearby colleges include Centenary College and the College of Saint Elizabeth.

High Points

Newton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

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Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Newton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Newton, NJ

Comparing Newton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men84
Well-Paid Single Women84
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population65
Female Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity65
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income73
People in Middle Class or Better62
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use72
Short Commute Times37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Rents38
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Property Taxes26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime74

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Newton between 1890 and 1901

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