At a Glance
Median Income
$48,416
$25,509 per capita
Home Value
$337,800
Zillow: $474,178
Median Rent
$1,330/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
619/100K
1,641/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
77.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
270 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?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newark residents earn a median household income of $48,416 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,509. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,208 business establishments, including 1,717 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newark is $337,800 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $474,178. Median rent is $1,330/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Newark reports 619 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,641/100K. The murder rate is 20.3/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Newark hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
77.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newark has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population307,188
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density12,725/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,416
Per Capita$25,509
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825
Housing
C+
Home Value$337,800
Rent$1,330
Ownership24.1%
Zillow$474,178
Housing Units121,773
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent619/100K
Property1,641/100K
Murder20.3/100K
Assault330/100K
Burglary256/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death6,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain57.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+77.2%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute33 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations60
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Newark was founded in 1666.
The median home in Newark was built in 1966.
18.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,717 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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