The Town FilesNewtown, Pennsylvania
Township in Bucks County · population 19,895 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $564,400
- Household income
- $147,617
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 45.1
Newtown is a township of 19,895 people in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $564,400, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more upscale than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 86% of Pennsylvania towns, better for cycling than 85% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Newtown ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Newtown is worth $564,400, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $147,617, which is more affordable than 12% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $2,099 a month. 84.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newtown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $564,400 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $2,099 | $996 |
| Median household income | $147,617 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 84.5% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Newtown
| People | Newtown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.9% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.7% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.1% | — |
| Work from home | 26.7% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 34.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.6% | 89.0% |
Weather in Newtown
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 50.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.9 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newtown since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on July 29, 2021 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 21, 2003.
Severe weather in Bucks County since 1996
Bucks County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Bucks County
Bucks County had 274,632 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,953 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Newtown itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Public schools in Newtown
2 public schools with 1,212 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sol Feinstone El Sch | K-6 | 634 | 14.4 |
| Newtown El Sch | K-6 | 578 | 13.4 |
Towns near Newtown
- Newtown Grant, PA1.2 mi · 5,855 people · home $583,600
- Richboro, PA3.2 mi · 6,443 people · home $559,700
- Village Shires, PA3.5 mi · 3,946 people · home $515,100
- Upper Makefield, PA3.6 mi · 8,857 people · home $876,200
- Woodbourne, PA4.0 mi · 3,710 people · home $667,300
- Northampton, PA4.0 mi · 39,915 people · home $599,100
- Wrightstown, PA4.1 mi · 3,286 people · home $717,400
- Lower Makefield, PA4.5 mi · 33,180 people · home $630,200
Newtown questions
Is Newtown, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newtown scores better for retirees than 71% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 23%. 22.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.1).
How much does a house cost in Newtown?
The median owner-occupied home in Newtown is valued at $564,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $147,617, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $2,099 a month.
What is the weather like in Newtown?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.7 inches of precipitation a year and 19.9 inches of snow.
Does Newtown get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newtown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on July 29, 2021. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)