All Scored Addresses in Newton, MA
We've scored 16 addresses in Newton, Massachusetts. The average Vibe Score is 66/100.
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About Newton, MA Neighborhoods
Newton, Massachusetts earns an average StreetScore of 66/100 across 16 scored addresses — a solid score suggesting a decent quality of life with some room for improvement. Score distribution across analyzed addresses: 0% rate excellent (80+), 100% good (60–79), 0% fair (40–59), and 0% poor (below 40).
Newton performs best in public safety (95/100), reflecting low crime rates and a safe environment for residents; environmental quality (73/100), reflecting clean air and low noise pollution levels, and natural hazard risk (61/100), reflecting low exposure to floods, earthquakes, and wildfires.
Areas where Newton has more room to improve include livability (44/100), indicating limited walkability or transit options, making a car more necessary; cost of living (46/100), indicating a higher cost of living that may affect household budgets, and school quality (50/100), indicating lower-rated schools, which families with children may want to investigate further.
Overall, Newton, Massachusetts offers a solid quality of life, particularly its public safety and environmental quality, making it well-suited for budget-conscious residents and those prioritizing public safety.
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16 scored addresses · dots colored by score 80+ 60+ 40+ <40