Housing data for North Newton, KS
North Newton, KS has an estimated 2,155 residents and 921 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Harvey County.
32.7% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $839 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+21.2%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 2,155 (±273)
- Housing units
- 921 (±144)
- Households that rent
- 32.7%
- Median gross rent
- $839
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +21.2%
What stands out in North Newton
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 11.2% (±4.6 points) in North Newton, higher than in Harvey County (6.1%).
Median real estate taxes: $3,617 (±$864) in North Newton, higher than in Harvey County ($2,715).
Median home value: $217,800 (±$31,011) in North Newton, higher than in Harvey County ($180,300).
Homes built before 1980: 44.0% (±9.4 points) in North Newton, lower than in Harvey County (61.6%).
- Types of homes in North Newton
- Property taxes in North Newton
- Home values in North Newton
- Age of homes in North Newton
Housing in North Newton at a glance
- Median rent: $839 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,042 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 27.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 32.7% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $87,402 median household income
- Home values: $217,800 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,839 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,617 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 11.2% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 58.1% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 44.0% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 5.7% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 67.3% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 16.5 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +21.2% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 21.2% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 5.1% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Fair Market Rent: $1,010 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 67117)
North Newton against Harvey County, its state and the nation
| North Newton | Harvey County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,155 (±273) | 33,756 (exact) | 2,947,197 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 921 (±144) | 14,656 (±39) | 1,293,635 (±880) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 32.7% (±8.2 points) | 30.2% (±2.9 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $839 (±$112) | $900 (±$51) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $87,402 (±$13,830) | $74,368 (±$3,934) | $74,275 (±$475) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $217,800 (±$31,011) | $180,300 (±$11,188) | $217,200 (±$1,343) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,617 (±$864) | $2,715 (±$189) | $2,798 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 44.0% (±9.4 points) | 61.6% (±4.7 points) | 55.9% (±0.4 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 16.5 minutes (±4.8) | 20.7 minutes (±1.4) | 19.7 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 90.4% (±4.3 points) | 86.5% (±2.5 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 50.7 years (±4.1) | 40.5 years (±0.5) | 37.4 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
North Newton covers 0.9 square miles of land, about 2,363 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How North Newton has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,778 (±217) | 2,155 (±273) | +21.2% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 765 (±83) | 921 (±144) | +20.4% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $604 (±$224) | $839 (±$112) | +38.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $158,000 (±$11,851) | $217,800 (±$31,011) | +37.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $67,188 (±$13,565) | $87,402 (±$13,830) | +30.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,314 (±$133) | $1,839 (±$527) | +40.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,951 (±$261) | $3,617 (±$864) | +22.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 43.1% (±6.0 points) | 32.7% (±8.2 points) | −10.4 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 5.7% (±6.2 points) | +5.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in North Newton
In 2024, the North Newton Police Department reported 0 violent and 337 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
ZIP codes in North Newton
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67117 | 67% | 2,157 | $839 | $218,000 | $87,377 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near North Newton
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | 2.8 mi | $903 | $156,400 | 32.2% |
| Newton Township | 3.0 mi | $846 | $226,300 | 30.9% |
| Highland Township (Harvey County) | 4.3 mi | — | $445,300 | 0.0% |
| Macon Township | 5.0 mi | — | $273,800 | 12.5% |
| Walton | 5.6 mi | $1,307 | $102,300 | 23.9% |
| Emma Township | 5.7 mi | $689 | $216,500 | 43.7% |
| Hesston | 6.2 mi | $729 | $204,800 | 44.1% |
| Pleasant Township (Harvey County) | 8.0 mi | — | $379,300 | 0.0% |
Places in Kansas most like North Newton
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Township | $846 | $226,300 | $90,313 | 30.9% |
| St. Marys Township | $887 | $225,000 | $81,900 | 30.0% |
| Ogden Township | $997 | $199,700 | $83,864 | 33.7% |
| Cimarron Township (Gray County) | $792 | $209,200 | $82,031 | 32.7% |
| Wamego | $849 | $198,300 | $78,809 | 27.3% |
| Noble Township (Dickinson County) | $790 | $205,200 | $76,429 | 24.8% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Kansas.
HUD Fair Market Rent for North Newton, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $778 | $823 | $1,043 | $1,382 | $1,712 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for North Newton, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,300 | $33,800 | $54,050 |
| 2 people | $23,200 | $38,600 | $61,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,450 | $69,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,250 | $77,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,150 | $83,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,000 | $89,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,850 | $95,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,700 | $101,950 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Wichita, KS HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $96,500.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about North Newton
What is the average rent in North Newton, KS?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in North Newton is $839 (±$112) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
Are renters in North Newton rent-burdened?
27.2% of renting households in North Newton pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in North Newton?
North Newton has an estimated 288 (±73) renting households, 32.7% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in North Newton?
The median household income in North Newton is $87,402 (±$13,830) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in North Newton, KS?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $217,800 (±$31,011) for owner-occupied homes in North Newton (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in North Newton?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in North Newton, KS is $1,839 (±$527) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is North Newton growing?
In North Newton, the number of residents went from 1,778 in 2015–2019 to 2,155 in 2020–2024 (+21.2%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in North Newton?
The ZIP code that covers North Newton is 67117.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 67117?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 67117 is $839 (±$112) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Newton city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Newton city, Kansas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Newton city, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Newton city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Newton city, Kansas
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Newton city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Newton city, Kansas
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Wichita, KS HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Wichita, KS HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: North Newton Police Department (ORI KS0400600)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for North Newton city, Kansas (place:51225, in state:20).
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The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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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.
Figures last updated on .