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Newton, UT

Newton, UT.

Population: 921 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Newton, UT is $475,605 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $549,900 after a median 5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$475,605

Median home value

+4.4%

1-year change

5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$475,605
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+7.0%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$478,040
House Price Index (state)
718.4 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$549,900
Median list price
$549,900
Median price per sqft
$256
1-year sale-price change
+19.5%
Median days on market
5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+0.8%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$948/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,185/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,480/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,924/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,220/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
99.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, lightning, winterWeather, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
219
Days with Moderate air quality
138
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
187

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,459
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,508

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Golden Spike National Historical Park (32 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Logan-Cache Airport (LGU) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Logan-Cache Airport (LGU) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
LOGAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL, CACHE VALLEY HOSPITAL, BEAR RIVER VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-162 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
33.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,741
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
72.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
51,928
Average weekly wage
$952
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
871

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NewtonState medianUS median
Median home value$475,605$493,588$289,727
Median sale price$549,900$497,250$325,000
Median days on market5 days53 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,741$1,857$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Newton, UT?
$475,605.
What is the median sale price in Newton, UT?
$549,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Newton, UT?
Median days on market: 5 days.
What is typical rent in Newton, UT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,480/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Newton, UT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, lightning, winterWeather, earthquake.
Is Newton, UT in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Newton, UT?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Newton, UT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Newton, UT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Newton, UT walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Newton, UT?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Newton, UT?
Regional Price Parity: 99.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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