At a Glance
Median Income
$164,909
$68,775 per capita
Home Value
$1,094,200
Zillow: $1,241,921
Median Rent
$2,730/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
174/100K
2,858/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.1%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.8%
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Newark Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newark's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newark a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newark residents earn a median household income of $164,909 , which is 119% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,775. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newark is $1,094,200 , 288% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,241,921. Median rent is $2,730/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Newark reports 174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,858/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.1% of adults in Newark hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newark has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population47,145
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density3,387/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$164,909
Per Capita$68,775
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,094,200
Rent$2,730
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$1,241,921
Housing Units15,471
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent174/100K
Property2,858/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault65/100K
Burglary382/100K
Health
Obesity20.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking8.5%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.1%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations31
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Newark was built in 1974.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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