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Moving to Newton, NJ
$426,450Median listing price
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About Newton
Newton is the county seat of Sussex County — the commercial and civic hub of the county, built around Spring Street, the Newton Town Green, and the landmark 1847 Sussex County Courthouse. As the Town of Newton (one of New Jersey's five "town"-form municipalities), it has a real downtown with the historic Newton Theatre, shops, restaurants, and county offices.
Home prices in Newton
The median listing price in Newton is $426,450.
Top places in Newton
- Spring Street — Newton's main commercial street with shops, offices, and restaurants (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Newton Theatre — historic theater hosting music, comedy, and dramatic performances on Spring Street.
- Sussex County Courthouse (1847) — landmark county courthouse at Spring and Water Streets (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Newton Town Green — the green at the heart of downtown.
- Sussex County Historical Society — local history museum.
- Memory Park — town park along the Paulins Kill.
- Sussex County Community College — nearby in Newton, the county's community college.
- Downtown Newton dining and shops — Spring Street's restaurants and storefronts.
Commuting from Newton
- Lakeland Bus Lines Route 80 (rush hours only, peak direction): commuter service from Newton via I-80/US 206 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown (per Wikipedia's Lakeland Bus Lines page, read September 24, 2026). Newton is one of the listed New Jersey terminals.
- Bus ride Newton → Port Authority is typically ~1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours depending on traffic.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1h15–1h35 (about 60 miles via I-80; longer with traffic). There is no passenger rail in Sussex County; the nearest NJ Transit stations are Netcong and Dover in Morris County.
Schools in Newton
Public schools: Newton Public School District. 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, NJ?
The median listing price in Newton is $426,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Newton, NJ?
Lakeland Bus Lines Route 80 (rush hours only, peak direction): commuter service from Newton via I-80/US 206 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown (per Wikipedia's Lakeland Bus Lines page, read September 24, 2026). Newton is one of the listed New Jersey terminals. - Which school district serves Newton, NJ?
Newton is served by Newton Public School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.