Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Newark is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,152. Residents earn $129,688 per year, which is 73% above the national average.
Based on current data, Newark receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Newark stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Newark is $129,688, which is significantly higher than the national average — 73% above $75,149. This places Newark among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Newark is $234,800, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,018 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Newark experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches, including 30.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $129,688 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,788 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $985 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,438 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,463 |
| County GDP | $5,408M |
| Restaurants | 235 |
| Healthcare | 218 |
| Retail | 253 |
| Manufacturing | 85 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,287 |
| 137% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.53% |
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.3% |
| Census Median | $234,800 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $401,162 |
| Median List Price | $149,900 |
| Median List Price | $149,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $145 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,018 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,287 |
| 137% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.53% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,543/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 218 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.8 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 677 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,029/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5366°N, 88.5806°W |
| County FIPS | 17093 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.9% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,029/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 218 |
| Restaurants | 235 |
| Retail Stores | 253 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.3% |