Newark

Newark, Delaware Overview

With a composite score of 55.8/100 and a B grade, Newark ranks #5 of 20 cities in Delaware. Its strongest showing is in Education (77/100), while Fiscal Health (21/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Newark

The median household income in Newark is $71,373, 11% below the statewide median of $79,810. The local unemployment rate of 4.1% is lower than the state’s 5.2%. Population grew 0.6% recently.

Safety in Newark

At 263.3 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Newark sits meaningfully below the Delaware average of 423 — a 61% lower gap. The property crime rate is 1876.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Newark

Despite Delaware’s generally moderate costs (index: 99), Newark’s cost of living index of 112.5 places it above the national average. The median home value is $357,600. Median monthly rent is $1,611.

Health & Wellness in Newark

The adult obesity rate in Newark is 29.6% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 7.8%. Residents report an average of 20.8 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Delaware ranks #28 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Newark

Newark has a high school graduation rate of 84.8%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. Local districts invest $27,239 per student, well above the national median. The city has 23 public schools serving 16,001 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Newark

Newark enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 56.9°F. Summers average 73.9°F. Winters average 41.7°F. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. 16.1% of workers in Newark work from home, well above the national average. The average commute of 16.4 minutes is notably short.

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