Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Newton, MA
$1,945,000Median listing price
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About Newton
Newton is an "garden city" of 13 villages just west of Boston, prized for 10 commuter-rail and Green Line stations, village centers. Housing is largely large colonials, Victorians, and Tudors on generous lots, with condos and newer townhomes in villages like Newtonville and Newton Corner.
Home prices in Newton
The median listing price in Newton is $1,945,000.
Top places in Newton
- Newton Centre — flagship village center with shops and restaurants.
- Chestnut Hill — home to Boston College and the Chestnut Hill Reservoir walking loop.
- Newtonville — commuter-rail village with dining and independent shops.
- West Newton — village square with cinema and eateries.
- Auburndale Cove and the Charles River — boating, kayaking, and riverside paths.
- Crystal Lake — public swimming beach and park.
- Newton Highlands village center.
- Heartbreak Hill Running Company area / Boston Marathon route along Commonwealth Ave.
Commuting from Newton
- Commuter Rail Worcester/Framingham Line: Newtonville, West Newton, Auburndale.
- MBTA Green Line D branch: Riverside, Woodland, Waban, Eliot, Newton Highlands, Newton Centre, Chestnut Hill.
- Express buses on the Mass Pike to downtown Boston.
- Typical Green Line D trip to downtown: approximately 25–35 minutes.
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~20–35 minutes via I-90/Mass Pike (longer at rush hour).
Schools in Newton
Public schools: Newton Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Newton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Newton, MA?
The median listing price in Newton is $1,945,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Newton, MA?
Commuter Rail Worcester/Framingham Line: Newtonville, West Newton, Auburndale. - Which school district serves Newton, MA?
Newton is served by Newton Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.