West Newton, Pennsylvania

About West Newton

West Newton is a small town in southwestern Pennsylvania with an estimated population of 2,598.

Officially, West Newton is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.04 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,498 residents per square mile.

📰 West Newton News Today

• Richard A. Lash Obituary | J. William McCauley, Jr. Funeral Home | West Newton, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 15
• Fire breaks out at West Newton home WTAE · Mar 3
• West Newton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Ollie T. Hill Obituary (2026) - West Newton, PA - J. William McCauley, Jr. Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 4
• Flames damage house in West Newton WPXI · Jul 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes West Newton Unique

• The only place in America named West Newton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southwestern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in West Newton

• Fox's Pizza
• Mama Pepinos — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in West Newton

• Court Street Park reviews ★
• Lions Club Field reviews ★
• Second Street Park reviews ★
• Simeral Square reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in West Newton

• West Newton El Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of West Newton

🏘️ Nearby Communities