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Newton County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$149K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
4
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$128K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.8,533
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$128K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,280 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1991
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.38%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.56%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.67%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.14%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.43%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.13.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,956
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

How Newton County compares

By median home value, Newton County is the 202nd most expensive of 250 counties in Texas, and its typical home is worth more than 8% of all homes in Texas.

Home values in Newton County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$38K$561K
counties in Texas ranked by median home value
#TexasMedian valueHomes
1Blanco County$653K7,924
2Kendall County$613K22,166
3Llano County$589K18,289
4Gillespie County$576K15,334
5Glasscock County$529K387
6Hamilton County$526K5,289
7Collin County$511K370,127
8Comal County$493K83,103
9Travis County$487K384,118
10Burnet County$486K27,122
11Austin County$459K15,765
12Denton County$450K309,142
13Parker County$446K60,628
14Rockwall County$419K45,100
15Wilson County$417K18,662
16Somervell County$412K3,811
17Williamson County$408K232,545
18Bandera County$398K14,976
19Hood County$390K31,907
20Fayette County$387K12,126
21Kerr County$387K24,563
22Fort Bend County$386K299,248
23Wise County$385K32,795
24Erath County$384K16,030
202Newton County$128K8,533

250 counties in Texas are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Newton County market

What is the median home price in Newton County, TX?

The median sale price in Newton County, TX is $149,375 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Newton County, TX each year?

4 homes sold in Newton County, TX over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Newton County, TX?

Newton County, TX contains 8,533 residential properties, with a median of 1,280 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1991. The median TopHap Estimate is $128K.

How does Newton County, TX compare to the rest of Texas?

By median home value, Newton County, TX is the 202nd most expensive of 250 counties in Texas. Its typical home is worth more than 8% of all homes in Texas. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Newton County, TX?

67% of homes in Newton County, TX are owner-occupied. 14% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Newton County, TX hold?

56% of mortgaged homes in Newton County, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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