Special Interest
Housing in Newton County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Newton County averages $1,001/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Texas median of $1,403 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 61% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Newton County FMR Area are $760 for a studio, $781 for 1‑bedroom, $977 for 2‑bedroom, $1,359 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,601 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $24 decrease for a 2-bedroom in Newton County shows a 2% decline over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Newton County was 6.5% in 2024, compared to Texas at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
