At a Glance
Median Income
$58,920
$31,813 per capita
Home Value
$174,100
Zillow: $248,729
Median Rent
$926/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
284/100K
1,666/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
19.3% 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
3.1 / 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 $58,920 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,813. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 350 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newark is $174,100 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,729. Median rent is $926/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Newark reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,666/100K. The murder rate is 3.9/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Newark hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newark has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population50,393
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density2,402/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,920
Per Capita$31,813
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$11,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,100
Rent$926
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$248,729
Housing Units22,192
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent284/100K
Property1,666/100K
Murder3.9/100K
Assault218/100K
Burglary232/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,469/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation856 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Newark was founded in 1802.
The median home in Newark was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 350 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.