13 (Bind Data) Conversion from string " " to type 'Double' is not valid. 2026 Compare Cities Education: Fairfax, VA vs Newton, NJ

2026 Compare Cities Education:
Fairfax, VA vs Newton, NJ

Change Cities
Highlights
- Newton spends 50.0% more per student than Fairfax.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is % in Newton than in Fairfax. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Newton had % residents who had graduated High School compared to Fairfax
 Fairfax, VANewton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$26,363$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,826$7,999
Pupil/Teacher Ratio 10.6416.23
Reviews for Fairfax    28 Reviews

I lived in the area for 17 years through high school until I eventually became a truck driver. Having now seen most states extensively, I wanted to fairly review what  More

   |    Reply

Living in Fairfax, or any of the Northern Virginia suburbs of DC, means dealing with highways that are a Gordian knot of converging lanes and overpasses, making long  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

The Cost of living here is high. Though the standard of living is also high, unless you're making over 50,000/year, it's difficult to both live and build any sort of  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Fairfax

Reviews for Newton    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

newton is not like it used to be. i grew up in newton and moved away for a long time. i moved back, and even though some of the small town charm is still here. i've  More

   |    Reply

We have lived in Newton for the last 30+ years and things have changed quite a bit. Sussex county was an alternative to Morris, Passaic and Bergen counties, but this is  More

   |    Reply

Over 20 years ago

If your going to live in Northern New Jersey, Sussex County is your best option. Hudson County is the most overcrowded area of the entire state. Passaic and Essex  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Newton


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.