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18 discussions from residents and visitors

jaxrunner2020

Living in Newark -the reality

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Newark sits at 250.3 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $357,600, which seems about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather...

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Audrey Cooper

Planning a move to Newark -neighborhoods?

Born and raised here. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,309 people. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I wrong here?

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Waylon Brooks

Planning a move to Newark -neighborhoods?

Rent is about $1,611/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $357,600 on average. With a population of 30,309, Newark is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,611 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbo...

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Nora

Should I move to Newark or stay in Raleigh?

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Newark sits at 250.3 per 100K. With a population of 30,309, Newark is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. What are your go-to spots? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Alan C.

Job hunting in Newark -tips?

Longtime lurker here, It's a a smaller city city with about 30,309 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Cameron Hughes

Just moved to Newark, any tips?

You can expect to pay around $1,611 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just sur...

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jaxrunner2020

Planning a move to Newark -neighborhoods?

The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $357,600, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,611/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here? It's changing fa...

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Brooklyn

Day-to-day life in Newark, DE

First post here. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Thomas Rogers

Day-to-day life in Newark, DE

Been living here since 2010. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $357,600, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surpr...

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jaxrunner2020

Housing in Newark compared to Pittsburgh

Hey, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $71,373 in Newark. Median household income is $71,373, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,309 people. Public transit nee...

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Ariana Kelly

Anyone else love living in Newark?

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Newark sits at 250.3 per 100K. With a population of 30,309, Newark is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,611 for rent here. Rent is about $1,611/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of ...

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Thomas Rogers

Housing market in Newark right now

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school sys...

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Grayson Wood

Healthcare options in Newark?

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,309 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely ris...

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Alan C.

Relocating to Newark, DE -pros and cons?

I'm single, late 30s, and Rent is about $1,611/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,309 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. What are your go-to spots? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wor...

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Grayson Wood

Is it worth buying in Newark?

OK so We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $357,600, which seems about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thoughts? It's not perfect, but the...

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Mateo White

Newark job market vs Houston

Median household income is $71,373, which feels about average for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Thomas Rogers

Considering Newark vs Orlando -help me decide

Random thought, I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $357,600, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Newark sits at 250.3 per 100K. Homes are going for about $357,600 on average. Median household income is $71,373, which feels about average for the a...

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