How Does Newton, MA Spend Tax Money?
Newton, MA spends $60,337 per resident, with total expenditures of $5.3B. Top spending categories: Education ($37,935/person), Parks & Recreation ($822/person), Highways & Roads ($628/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (35/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $5.3B |
| Per Capita Spending | $60,337 |
| Total Revenue | $3.3B |
| Total Debt | $55.8M |
| Population | 88,453 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 35/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$37,935/person
Parks & Recreation$822/person
Highways & Roads$628/person
Health$589/person
Fire Protection$340/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.