At a Glance
Median Income
$100,513
$35,128 per capita
Home Value
$268,800
Zillow: $327,354
Median Rent
$1,047/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
11.8% smoking rate
How Newberry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newberry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newberry a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newberry residents earn a median household income of $100,513 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,128. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 394 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newberry is $268,800 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,354. Median rent is $1,047/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
34.5% of adults in Newberry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newberry has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,608
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,513
Per Capita$35,128
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$901
Housing
A+
Home Value$268,800
Rent$1,047
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$327,354
Housing Units2,913
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,657/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation80 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Newberry was founded in 1889.
The median home in Newberry was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
10.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.