At a Glance
Median Income
$58,096
$29,037 per capita
Home Value
$122,600
Zillow: $208,256
Median Rent
$1,012/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
17.6% 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+
3.7 / 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 $58,096 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,037. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,114 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newark is $122,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,256. Median rent is $1,012/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
18.2% of adults in Newark hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newark has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population9,040
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,668/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,096
Per Capita$29,037
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$5,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,600
Rent$1,012
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$208,256
Housing Units4,080
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.9 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation473 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Newark was founded in 1819.
The median home in Newark was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.