Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Plymouth, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Newton, MA is approximately $971,700 and in Plymouth, MA it is approximately $461,500 — a difference of $510,200.

Question 2

Is Newton, MA or Plymouth, MA safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Newton, MA or Plymouth, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Newton, MA is more walkable. Newton, MA has a Walk Score of 32/100 and Plymouth, MA has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Plymouth, MA has higher-rated schools. Newton, MA has a school rating of 7.6/10 and Plymouth, MA has a rating of 8/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Newton, MA	Plymouth, MA
Housing
Verdict	Settle here	Good for now
Median Price	$972K	$462K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$2K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$134K ✓ Higher income	$107K
Price Volatility	Low	Low
Getting Around
Walk Score	32/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	44/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	36/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	15 min ✓ Shorter commute	60 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	A ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	7.6/10	8/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	FamiliesCommuters to BostonHigh income professionals	FamiliesSuburban lifestyleCommuters to Boston

Newton, MA vs Plymouth, MA

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