Apartments for rent in Newton, KS

Newton is a town in Kansas with a population of approximately 19,000. Retirees are a frequent sight, as they make up 18% of the population compared to 14% nationally. Most Newton residents own their homes, and 31% of residents rent. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $762 a month, which is $106 a month less than the state average.

Newton residents have a wide range of industries from which to choose. The four most common are manufacturing, healthcare, education, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 30% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's residents work in transportation, making it the top field in the city. Newton workers earn an average annual income of about $62K, around $7,000 less than the state average. The city's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Ten percent of Newton residents older than 25 have earned a Bachelor's degree, while 6% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Newton residents have an average commute of about 21 minutes. Driving is the most common mode of getting to work, selected by 45% of commuters, while public transportation is not used. Riding a bike is the second-most common way to get to work, chosen by 1% of commuters. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.