Found these Newton statistics online:

The median value of an owner-occupied housing unit in Newton is $438,400, according to the 2000 U.S
Census.

The median monthly rent for renter-occupied units was $1,083 in 2000, according to U.S Census.

That was, of course, 4 years ago. Things have only gone up. I know that a small home ( 1 1/2 story, 3 bedroom) on our street rents for $2,500 a month.