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Newark, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,522
Population
922/sq mi density
$34,770
Median Income
$21,431 per capita
$96,000
Home Value
$144,059 Zillow
$591
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
156
Violent Crime/100K
546 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$34,770 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $591/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$96,000
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$591/mo
49% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.9%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
612
Median year built: 1983
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$96,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$144,059
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.9%
Owner-Occupied
41.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$700/mo
1 Bedroom
$751/mo
2 Bedroom
$944/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,239/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,406/mo
Census median rent:
$591/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1983
Average age of housing stock: 43 years
Homeownership Rate
58.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $96,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $144,059 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $591 |
| FMR Studio | $700 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $751 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $944 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,239 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,406 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 612 |
| Median Year Built | 1983 |
| Rent Burden | 27.3% |