Question 1

Is Haverhill, MA or Newton, MA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Haverhill, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Haverhill, MA is approximately $400,300 and in Newton, MA it is approximately $971,700 — a difference of $571,400.

Question 2

Is Haverhill, MA or Newton, MA safer?

Accepted Answer

Newton, MA scores higher on safety. Haverhill, MA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Newton, MA has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low.

Question 3

Is Haverhill, MA or Newton, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Newton, MA is more walkable. Haverhill, MA has a Walk Score of 11/100 and Newton, MA has a Walk Score of 32/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Haverhill, MA or Newton, MA?

Accepted Answer

Newton, MA has higher-rated schools. Haverhill, MA has a school rating of 7.1/10 and Newton, MA has a rating of 7.6/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Haverhill, MA or Newton, MA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Haverhill, MA	Newton, MA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Settle here
Median Price	$400K ✓ Lower price	$972K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$72K	$134K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	11/100	32/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	44/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	18/100	36/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	49 min	15 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	7.1/10	7.6/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families with childrenCommuters to BostonStudents and young professionals who prefer a quieter town	FamiliesCommuters to BostonHigh income professionals

Haverhill, MA vs Newton, MA

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