At a Glance
Median Income
$105,093
$65,082 per capita
Home Value
$337,000
Zillow: $362,018
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
14.2% smoking rate
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+
3.9 / 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 $105,093 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,082. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,455 business establishments, including 478 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newark is $337,000 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,018. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
9.3% of adults in Newark hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newark has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population347
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,093
Per Capita$65,082
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$4,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$882
Housing
A+
Home Value$337,000
Rent
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$362,018
Housing Units119
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,635/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation33 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute48 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Newark was built in 1991.
31.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 478 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.