Newton Township, PA
Living in Newton Township
Bikeability9
Walkability24
Commute81
Public Transit7
Affordability44
Public Safety90
Airports5
Hospitals38
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools69
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.8kPopulation-33 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
82%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate31%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office25%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$255kMedian Home Value+$47k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$605Median Monthly Rent+$127 (2010–19)
81%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached93%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke5%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene36%
LP gas26%
Utility gas3%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Newton Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Lackawanna County38
Property Crime in Newton Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Lackawanna County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Newton Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Newton Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Newton Township, PA
Depaul School
4 miles, E
All Saints Academy
5 miles, SE
Scranton School for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
5 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Newton Township, PA
Clarks Summit University
5 miles, NE
University of Scranton
6 miles, SE
Yeshivath Beth Moshe
7 miles, SE
Marywood University
7 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Newton Township, PA
Clarks Summit State Hospital
3 miles, NE
Regional Hospital of Scranton
6 miles, SE
Moses Taylor Hospital
6 miles, SE
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
7 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Newton Township, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
58 miles, S
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
76 miles, NW