Newton, New Jersey

About Newton

Newton, NJ is a close-knit town located in northern New Jersey with an estimated population of 8,435.

Newton holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.36 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,510 residents per square mile.

📰 Newton News Today

• The Newton Theatre presents Hollywood Nights - America's Bob Seger Experience on September 25th NewJerseyStage.com · Aug 17
• Financial Agenda Approved at Newton Town Council's August 10 Meeting TAPinto · Aug 17
• Nancy Current Obituary - Newton, NJ Dignity Memorial · Aug 5
• THE WOOD BROTHERS With Tyler Ramsey to Play The Newton Theatre BroadwayWorld · Aug 11
• Schedule - Newton Braves (Newton, NJ) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Newton Unique

• One of 11 places in the US named Newton — but the New Jersey one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,435.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Newton

• Applebee's — american
• Indian Masala — indian
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Hampton Diner — american
• Kathy's Restaurant — american
• Sheridan's Lodge — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Newton

• Newton Square reviews ★
• Pine Street Park reviews ★
• Summit Avenue Park reviews ★
• Heritage Park reviews ★
• Lodestar Park reviews ★
• Memory Park reviews ★
• New Hampshire Street Park reviews ★
• Paulinskill River Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Windy Orchard reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Newton

• Florence M. Burd
• Fredon Township School
• Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School
• Halsted Middle School
• Kittatinny Regional High School
• Long Pond School
• Marian E. McKeown Elementary School
• Merriam Avenue School
• Newton High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Newton Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Newton

🏘️ Nearby Communities