At a Glance
Median Income
$75,344
$28,662 per capita
Home Value
$381,900
Zillow: $433,715
Median Rent
$1,227/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
115/100K
436/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
75.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
14.0% smoking rate
How Newman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newman a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newman residents earn a median household income of $75,344 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,662. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,952 business establishments, including 1,051 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newman is $381,900 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,715. Median rent is $1,227/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Newman reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 436/100K.
Education
8.5% of adults in Newman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
75.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newman has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population12,299
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density5,747/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born23.1%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$75,344
Per Capita$28,662
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$32,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
B+
Home Value$381,900
Rent$1,227
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$433,715
Housing Units3,891
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent115/100K
Property436/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,309/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation89 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+75.7%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute37 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Newman was founded in 1908.
The median home in Newman was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
23.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 1,051 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.