Housing by town in Newton County, Georgia
Newton County, Georgia has 5 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,439 (±$71) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,010 in 2015–2019 (+42.5%; Up after inflation).
Mansfield has the highest median gross rent ($1,719) and Newborn the lowest ($1,070).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,439 (±$71)
- Households that rent
- 26.2%
- Median household income
- $77,179
- Places
- 5
Cities, towns and townships in Newton County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | $1,191 | 51.4% | $58,810 | $301,900 | $2,549 |
| Mansfield | $1,719 | 22.9% | $66,000 | $211,300 | $1,688 |
| Newborn | $1,070 | 26.1% | $65,278 | $233,300 | $1,764 |
| Oxford | $1,218 | 34.9% | $56,563 | $208,000 | $1,777 |
| Porterdale | $1,176 | 68.4% | $49,773 | $199,000 | $1,810 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,750 | $41,250 | $66,000 |
| 2 people | $28,300 | $47,150 | $75,400 |
| 3 people | $31,850 | $53,050 | $84,850 |
| 4 people | $35,350 | $58,900 | $94,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,650 | $101,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,350 | $109,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $73,050 | $116,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,750 | $124,450 |
How the places in Newton County rank across Georgia
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Crime reported to police in Newton County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 384 | 324 | 1,990 | 1,680 | 118,443 | 3 of 5 |
| 2024 | 405 | 329 | 1,644 | 1,335 | 123,174 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 | 303 | 229 | 1,455 | 1,098 | 132,517 | 5 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Newton County recorded 303 violent and 1,455 property crimes, 229 and 1,098 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Newton County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County Sheriff's Office | 107,123 | 233 | 903 |
| Covington Police Department | 15,581 | 62 | 502 |
| Social Circle Police Department | 5,524 | 6 | 23 |
| Oxford Police Department | 2,313 | 0 | 5 |
| Porterdale Police Department | 1,976 | 2 | 22 |
ZIP codes in Newton County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30016 | 62,968 | $1,671 | $244,000 | $79,527 | 19.4% |
| 30014 | 41,425 | $1,256 | $293,400 | $72,254 | 38.7% |
| 30054 | 10,730 | $1,125 | $318,200 | $76,427 | 18.0% |
| 30055 | 3,800 | $1,639 | $291,900 | $84,760 | 4.8% |
| 30070 | 64 | — | $213,900 | $59,583 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Newton County
What is the crime rate in Newton County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Newton County recorded 229 violent and 1,098 property crimes per 100,000 residents (303 violent and 1,455 property crimes in all).
Which place in Newton County has the highest rent?
Mansfield has the highest median gross rent, $1,719 (±$590) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Newton County has the lowest rent?
Newborn has the lowest median gross rent, $1,070 (±$117) a month.
What is the median rent in Newton County, Georgia?
The median gross rent in Newton County is $1,439 (±$71) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton County, Georgia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton County, Georgia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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