What are the best neighborhoods in Newton, MA?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Newton Lower Falls, Auburndale, Oak Hill, Newtonville, West Newton. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
City Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Newton, MA
Eligible neighborhoods: 12
| Neighborhood | County | City Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Lower Falls | Middlesex County | #1 of 12 | 75.8 | 96.3 |
| Auburndale | Middlesex County | #2 of 12 | 66.7 | 86.2 |
| Oak Hill | Middlesex County | #3 of 12 | 66.5 | 85.8 |
| Newtonville | Middlesex County | #4 of 12 | 64.8 | 83.0 |
| West Newton | Middlesex County | #5 of 12 | 64.6 | 82.7 |
| Nonantum | Middlesex County | #6 of 12 | 62.0 | 77.6 |
| Newton Centre | Middlesex County | #7 of 12 | 60.3 | 73.7 |
| Newton Highlands | Middlesex County | #8 of 12 | 59.9 | 72.7 |
| Waban | Middlesex County | #9 of 12 | 53.9 | 59.0 |
| Thompsonville | Middlesex County | #10 of 12 | 53.7 | 58.4 |
| Newton Upper Falls | Middlesex County | #11 of 12 | 52.4 | 54.8 |
| Newton Corner | Middlesex County | #12 of 12 | 44.1 | 35.2 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Newton, MA
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Newton, MA?
Newton Lower Falls is currently #1 of 12 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 75.8.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Newton, MA?
12 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Newton, MA.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Newton, MA?
Newton Lower Falls has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 67.9.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Newton, MA?
Waban has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 6.9%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Newton, MA?
Newton Lower Falls currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 81.8.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Newton, MA?
Newton Lower Falls has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $202,606.
How are neighborhood rankings in Newton, MA calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed city ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Newton, Massachusetts
#1
Newton Lower Falls
Newton, Massachusetts
#2
Auburndale
Newton, Massachusetts
#3
Oak Hill
Newton, Massachusetts
#4
Newtonville
Newton, Massachusetts
#5
West Newton
Newton, Massachusetts
#6
Nonantum
Newton, Massachusetts
#7
Newton Centre
Newton, Massachusetts
#8
Newton Highlands
Newton, Massachusetts
#9
Waban
Newton, Massachusetts
#10
Thompsonville
Newton, Massachusetts
#11
Newton Upper Falls
Newton, Massachusetts
#12
Newton Corner
Newton, Massachusetts