Newton Falls Economic Development Opportunities Report November 2025
Available Properties in Newton Falls, OH
Newton Falls is a city where historic charm and modern opportunity converge in northeastern Ohio, near the Pennsylvania border. Home to more than 4,500 residents, Newton Falls is a walkable, close-knit community with a proud past and a forward-looking vision — true to its motto, “Working Toward a Better Tomorrow.”
Situated along the Mahoning River and named for the scenic waterfalls that flow through the heart of town, Newton Falls blends small-town character with convenient access to major metropolitan areas. The city lies between the Cleveland and Pittsburgh markets, within easy reach of Akron, Canton, and Youngstown, and is part of the Youngstown–Warren Metropolitan Area.
Location, Location, Location
Newton Falls’ location provides exceptional connectivity for both residents and businesses. The city sits just five minutes from the intersection of Ohio State Route 5 and the Ohio Turnpike and only eight miles north of Interstate 76. State Route 534 places it within comfortable driving distance of major urban centers, including Youngstown (30 minutes), Akron (43 minutes), Cleveland (just over one hour), and Pittsburgh (about an hour and a half).
Newton Falls’ proximity to three international airports — Akron-Canton, located 40 miles southwest; Cleveland Hopkins, one hour to the northwest; and Pittsburgh International, just 45 minutes to the southeast — make national and global travel convenient. CSX Transportation provides rail connectivity through the city, while nearby ports on Lake Erie, 60 miles to the north, and the Ohio River at East Liverpool further enhance intermodal logistics options.
This robust transportation network makes Newton Falls a smart, centrally located hub for companies that depend on efficient regional and national distribution.
Why Newton Falls?
Newton Falls offers a rare combination of small-town charm, skilled workforce, business-friendly utilities, and cost competitiveness.
As a public power community, Newton Falls maintains the American Public Power Association’s RP3 designation, which recognizes excellence in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement. Businesses benefit from locally operated, dependable, and affordable electricity and flexible options for natural gas and telecommunications providers.
The city’s competitive local and county tax structure and incentive programs, such as the Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Tax Abatement Program, make Newton Falls especially attractive for new investment. The CRA program encourages commercial and residential development by offering property tax exemptions on new construction or significant improvements.
Newton Falls is part of the Lake to River Region, a four-county economic corridor extending from Lake Erie to the Ohio River along the Pennsylvania border. Home to more than 623,000 residents, the region boasts a GDP of $29.3 billion and nearly 250,000 workers in advanced manufacturing, energy, and logistics. Within a one-day drive of 50 percent of the U.S. and Canadian populations, its location makes it a strategic base for production and distribution.
The region’s key assets include:
- Low-cost, reliable electric and natural gas
- Deep-water ports on both Lake Erie and the Ohio River
- A vast rail and road infrastructure network
- Quality educational and training institutions
- A productive, well-educated workforce
Transco Railway
Several major employers already call Newton Falls home, including:
- Venture Plastics
- Bar Processing
- Transco Railway Products
- Falls Recycling
- Luxaire Cushion Company
- Quality Switch Company
- Brainard Steel Machine, Inc.
Venture Plastics
Falls Recycling
The area has a highly skilled, hardworking workforce supported by strong educational partnerships. Residents place great value on education, and several colleges and universities are located within an hour’s drive, including:
- Youngstown State University
- Kent State University and its regional campuses in Salem and East Liverpool
- Hiram College
- Mount Union College
- University of Akron
- Robert Morris University
Additionally, institutions such as TDDS Technical Institute and regional vocational schools provide hands-on training in advanced manufacturing, logistics, and transportation, ensuring local industries can access skilled talent.
Quality of Life
Newton Falls offers the best of both worlds: the aesthetics of small-town living with the conveniences of big-city access.
The community’s identity is closely tied to its natural beauty and historic charm. The Newton Falls Covered Bridge, the second-oldest covered bridge in Ohio, remains open to vehicle traffic and includes a pedestrian walkway — a functional passage and a beloved landmark. The waterfalls of the Mahoning River lend the city its name and offer scenic spaces for photography, recreation, and quiet reflection.
Mahoning River
Downtown Newton Falls continues to evolve while preserving its historic district character, with buildings dating back to the 1870s. Local restaurants, coffee shops, and thrift stores create a welcoming, walkable atmosphere. A distinctive feature, Statue of Liberty Park, adds unique character to the city’s heart.
Downtown Newton Falls
Community pride runs deep here, evident in events like the annual car and bike show, summer chili cookoff, and one of the region’s most celebrated Fourth of July parades and fireworks displays. Outdoor recreation thrives with parks, trails, and fishing spots that encourage residents to connect with nature and one another.
Annual Bike and Car Show
With its strategic location, reliable public power, competitive business costs, and strong workforce, Newton Falls is ready for growth. Here, companies find opportunity, families find community, and everyone enjoys the balance of history, progress, and quality of life.
Discover the possibilities in Newton Falls, Ohio. Visit ci.newtonfalls.oh.us to learn more about how this community is Working Toward a Better Tomorrow.
Site Opportunities Include:
Industrial Space:
Newton Falls Industrial Park Building (10,000 to 300,000 square feet)
Newton Falls Industrial Park Building
Public Power and AMP
Public power utilities are not-for-profit, community-owned electric systems that work to provide the highest-quality, most reliable power to residents and businesses. They are part of the communities and focus on what is best for the people and businesses they serve.
American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) is the nonprofit wholesale power supplier and services provider for more than 130 Members in the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, as well as the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, a joint action agency with nine Delaware municipal members. Combined, these Member municipal electric utilities serve approximately 665,000 customers. AMP Members receive their power supply from a diversified resource mix that includes wholesale power purchases through AMP and the open market and energy produced at AMP and Member-owned generating facilities utilizing fossil fuel, hydroelectric, solar, wind, and other renewable resources.
For more information about our Member communities and programs, visit searchampsites.com.