Newton, KS Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 7,289 housing units in Newton.
This represents a 4.8% growth from 6,955 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 7,282 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 7 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Newton is about 67.8%.
Newton's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.7%.
Average household size is 2.42 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Newton were built after 1958.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.80% |
| One Bedroom | 11% |
| Two Bedrooms | 33.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 38.20% |
| Four Bedrooms | 12.70% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.90% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Median year structure was built | 1956 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $69,200 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $46,600 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Median year structure was built | 1962 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $363 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 5% |
| Simple Mortgage | 52.60% |
| Debt Free | 37.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 16.1% |
