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Newark Valley, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tioga County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,149 Population 1,161/sq mi density
$68,229 Median Income $29,560 per capita
$118,600 Home Value $222,067 Zillow
$895 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
660 Violent Crime/100K 4,430 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,229 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,600 home value, $895/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
660 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Newark Valley, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,229
9% below
$29,560 per capita
Home Value
$118,600
58% below
Zillow: $222,067
Median Rent
$895/mo
23% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
660/100K
74% above
4,430/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
261 sunny days/yr

How Newark Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Newark Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
42%
Rent
77%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
174%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newark Valley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newark Valley residents earn a median household income of $68,229 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,560. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 890 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newark Valley is $118,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,067. Median rent is $895/month, with 26.9% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Newark Valley reports 660 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,430/100K.

Education

23.2% of adults in Newark Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newark Valley has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,149
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,161/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,229
Per Capita$29,560
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$2,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,600
Rent$895
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$222,067
Housing Units426
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent660/100K
Property4,430/100K

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,676/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation957 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Newark Valley was founded in 1894.
The median home in Newark Valley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.