At a Glance
Median Income
$71,373
$33,210 per capita
Home Value
$357,600
Zillow: $357,902
Median Rent
$1,611/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
250/100K
2,085/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.5%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 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+
3.5 / 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 $71,373 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,210. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,696 business establishments, including 1,312 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newark is $357,600 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,902. Median rent is $1,611/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Newark reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,085/100K. The murder rate is 2.9/100K.
Education
57.5% of adults in Newark hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newark has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population30,309
Median Age22.0 yrs
Density3,201/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,373
Per Capita$33,210
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$75,964M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
B+
Home Value$357,600
Rent$1,611
Ownership50.3%
Zillow$357,902
Housing Units10,560
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent250/100K
Property2,085/100K
Murder2.9/100K
Assault153/100K
Burglary224/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation131 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.5%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations41
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Newark was founded in 1694.
The median home in Newark was built in 1977.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 1,312 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
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