About Newton
Located just outside of Boston, Newton is well respected for the quality of education, community life, exceptional homes, and beautiful open spaces. Newton has frequently been voted as one of the 10 best communities to live in.
With a population of about 80,000 residents and approximately 26,000 homes, the City also houses Boston College, Mount Ida College and Lasell College. Newton is also home to the Perkins School for the Blind.
Town Information
Settled: 1630
Incorporated: 1688
Population: 85,146
Density: 4,600.6/sq mi
Land Area: 18.2 sq mi
Water Area: 0.2 sq mi
Town History
Newton was settled in 1630 as part of "the newe towne", which was renamed Cambridge in 1638. Newton was incorporated as a separate town, known as Cambridge Village, in 1688, then renamed Newtown in 1691 and finally Newton in 1766. It became a city in 1873. Newton is known as The Garden City.