If you enjoy living near a city without the hassle of actually living "in the city", then Newton is likely to be the perfect place for you! In fact, Niche even ranked Newton as the 2nd most affordable suburb in the state! 

Newton is a vibrant Kansas community of about 20,000 people and is located only 20 miles north of Wichita in Harvey County. Many of our residents love being close to Wichita, and with commuting times so short, work in the Wichita Metro is easy. When you add that Newton has a very affordable housing market, it's no wonder why the city is attracting so many young professionals in search of a decent place to live.

Key Benefits of Newton Include:

• Affordable Housing Market
  • Median Home Value: $161,788 (state average of $232,507)
  • Housing affordability index of 156 makes homes easier to purchase
• Convenient Commute Times
  • Only 20 miles from Wichita
  • 14.7% of commuters travel less than 10 minutes
• A Growing & Stable Community
  • Population approximately 20,000
  • Newton offers an ideal environment for families and professionals
  • Median Household income of $66,528
• Diverse Business & Employment Opportunities
  • 900+ total businesses employing 11,000+ people
  • Industries include healthcare, manufacturing, and retail

Learn more about the Love, Kansas initiative through the Kansas Department of Commerce. Kansas is positioned well to be a great place for you to live!

• #2 - State for Cost of Living in the U.S.
• #3 - Easiest States for Saving Money
• #12 - Best State for Housing Affordability