Who moves to Newton, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Middlesex County, MA, home of Newton, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 64,998from other US counties
- Moved out
- 75,000to other US counties
- Net
- −10,002more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 1,043tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 13,242 |
| Essex County, MA (Lynn) | 6,252 |
| Norfolk County, MA (Quincy) | 5,010 |
| Worcester County, MA (Worcester) | 4,356 |
| Hillsborough County, NH (Manchester) | 1,666 |
| Plymouth County, MA (Brockton) | 894 |
| Rockingham County, NH | 827 |
| New York County, NY | 795 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 710 |
| Bristol County, MA (New Bedford) | 700 |
| Providence County, RI (Providence) | 585 |
| Barnstable County, MA | 576 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 9,405 |
| Worcester County, MA (Worcester) | 7,627 |
| Essex County, MA (Lynn) | 7,552 |
| Norfolk County, MA (Quincy) | 5,643 |
| Hillsborough County, NH (Manchester) | 3,235 |
| Rockingham County, NH | 1,689 |
| Plymouth County, MA (Brockton) | 1,337 |
| New York County, NY | 1,292 |
| Barnstable County, MA | 1,109 |
| Bristol County, MA (New Bedford) | 962 |
| Kings County, NY | 870 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 866 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 32,010 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Massachusetts and 32,988 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| New York County, NY | 795 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 710 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 574 |
| Kings County, NY | 549 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 471 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 429 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 398 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 396 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| New York County, NY | 1,292 |
| Kings County, NY | 870 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 866 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 659 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 633 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 613 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 568 |
| District of Columbia, DC (Washington) | 518 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Newton come from?
Most people moving into Middlesex County, MA come from nearby counties, led by Suffolk County, MA (13,242 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is New York County, NY.
Where do people leaving Newton move to?
The top destination is Suffolk County, MA (9,405 people). Farther away, the most popular is New York County, NY.
Are more people moving to Newton or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 64,998 people moved into Middlesex County, MA from elsewhere in the US and 75,000 moved out, a net loss of 10,002 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
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Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Newton.