Newton County, Texas
Newton Real Estate and Local Guide
Newton is a small, rural county seat in deep East Texas whose growth was tied to the region's timber industry. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Newton best.
About the area
Living in Newton, TX
Newton is the county seat and the only incorporated city in Newton County.
The housing market
Homes in Newton
- About 65% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 53% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $95,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Newton home
Newton County Courthouse
1902-1903 Second Empire courthouse restored and reopened in 2012 after a 2000 fire
Powell Hotel
Historic hotel on the former W.H. Ford College site, now a museum and chamber of commerce
Caney Creek Park
About 24-acre park with a 2-acre lake, fountains, and a 1.5-mile walking trail along Caney Creek
Hughes Park
Children's park donated by the Hughes family in 1990, near the county library and civic center
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.