Buying Property in Newton as a Foreigner
Federal & Massachusetts tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Newton aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Newton, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WabanHood | $2,299,317 | 3.0% | 55 | 16 | 99 |
| ThompsonvilleHood | $2,011,903 | 2.5% | 58 | 20 | 99 |
| Oak Hill ParkHood | $2,011,903 | 2.5% | 56 | 20 | 99 |
| NonantumHood | $1,593,527 | 2.7% | 52 | 14 | 99 |
| Night Caps CornerHood | $1,614,521 | 2.7% | 48 | 16 | 99 |
| Newton Upper FallsHood | $1,377,591 | 3.1% | 64 | 6 | 99 |
| Newton HighlandsHood | $1,298,614 | 3.9% | 43 | 16 | 99 |
| Newton CornerHood | $1,394,586 | 3.0% | 48 | 20 | 99 |
| Lasell VillageHood | $2,319,311 | — | 51 | 3 | 99 |
| Four CornersHood | $2,011,903 | 2.5% | 42 | 20 | 99 |
| AuburndaleHood | $1,454,568 | 2.8% | 59 | 14 | 99 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.3 | 3.1 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 14.4 | 3.2 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 14.0 | 3.2 | +7.4% |
| 2021 | 13.0 |
Federal & Massachusetts tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 3.0 |
| -3.1% |
| 2020 | 13.6 | 3.1 | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 15.1 | 3.3 | — |
