Young adults have been leaving Newton and not coming back. That’s been the basis for the argument in favor of more housing, high-density housing and housing diversity in Newton in recent years, and there’s data that backs it up. Home prices are high in Newton, and for a lot of people just starting out in life or raising young kids, Newton is not an option.
Source: Exodus: Data shows young adults have left Newton and the state in droves – Newton Beacon