Jobs & Employment in Newton, MA
Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Labor Force
47,810
Employed
46,205
Mean Commute
19 min
How People Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone49.6%
Carpool5.7%
Public Transit8.8%
Walk5.4%
Bike0.8%
Work from Home28.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.6%
Government45.6%
Self-Employed2.8%
Newton, MA has an unemployment rate of 3.3% with a labor force of 47,810. The average commute time is 19 minutes. About 49.6% of workers drive alone to work. 28.7% of workers work from home.