New York · Metropolitan Area
Newark is a small city in New York with a population of 9,040. Residents earn $58,096 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Newark receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Newark offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Newark is $58,096, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. 13.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Newark is $122,600, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Newark experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 104.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,096 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,037 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,848 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,114 |
| County GDP | $5,130M |
| Restaurants | 159 |
| Healthcare | 142 |
| Retail | 259 |
| Manufacturing | 121 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,291 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.95% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $122,600 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $192,675 |
| Median List Price | $169,900 |
| Median List Price | $169,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $125 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,012 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,291 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.95% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.6% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,850/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 142 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.9 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 104.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 473 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,668/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0420°N, 77.0940°W |
| County FIPS | 36117 |
Winner: Republican by 23.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.2% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,668/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 142 |
| Restaurants | 159 |
| Retail Stores | 259 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |