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Is Newark a Good Place to Live? Newark, Ohio: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Newark ranks #935 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #391 of 524 smaller cities and #9 of 20 in Ohio. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low rents ($973/mo, #36 of 524) and affordable homes ($192,300, #63 of 524), and trails on low graduation rates (77%, #391 of 437) and low household income ($61,670, #427 of 524).
Newark by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Newark's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Newark?
Newark's cost of living index is 95.5, 5% below the US level of 100 and #459 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $973/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $248,729, in line with the typical Ohio home ($248,803).
| Measure | Newark | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 95.5#459 of 1,308 | 92.8 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $248,729#244 of 1,187 | $248,803 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,387/mo#243 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $192,300#204 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $973/mo#179 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.1x#230 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 18.9%#332 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Newark housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Newark is in the Columbus, OH metro.
Ohio housing market →Is Newark safe?
Newark recorded 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 9% below the US rate of 328 and 8% above Ohio's 276. That ranks #559 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #248 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Newark Police Department. Property crime runs 1,356 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Newark | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 297#559 of 1,085 | 276 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 1,356#390 of 1,085 | 1,429 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Newark?
The median household in Newark earns $61,670, 26% below the US figure of $83,163 and 15% below Ohio ($72,212). Unemployment is 4.7% (US 4.3%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Newark | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $61,670#1010 of 1,312 | $72,212 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 4.7%#760 of 1,058 | 4.6% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 17.1%#988 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.5%#391 of 1,132 | +0.3% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Newark?
The median resident of Newark is 38.8 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1062 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 55.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Newark | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 38.8 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 23%#1062 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 55.8% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Newark's schools and health?
Newark's 13 public schools graduate 77% of students in four years (Ohio 86.2%), with 17.7 students per teacher and $14,630 spent per pupil. 39.9% of adults are obese and 14% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Newark | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 77%#944 of 1,063 | 86.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 17.7#809 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $14,630#630 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 39.9%#1110 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 14%#1077 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 19%#1049 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 8.7%#476 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 5,690 students are enrolled in Newark's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Newark?
The average commute in Newark is 23 minutes (Ohio 23.8); 0.2% of workers take transit and 11.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Newark scores 7.6 of 20 (below average walkable), #1149 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 73°F and winters 32.5°F, with 38.8 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Newark | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 23 min#599 of 1,312 | 23.8 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 5.4%#634 of 1,312 | 5.3% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 73.5% | 75.2% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.2% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 11.3% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 7.6#1149 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.6 | 21.2 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 42 | 23.3 | 2.2 |
| Mar | 52.3 | 31.2 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 65.3 | 40.8 | 3.8 |
| May | 74.9 | 51.3 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 83.1 | 60 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 86 | 63.4 | 4 |
| Aug | 84.4 | 60.9 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 78.9 | 53.2 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 67.1 | 42.2 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 53.7 | 33.2 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 42.9 | 26.7 | 2.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Newark Heath Airport.
| Measure | Newark | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 53.2°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 73°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 32.5°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 38.8 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Newark Heath Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Newark?
Licking County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 86% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Licking County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, ice storm, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.11% of building value, lower than 82% of US counties.
| Measure | Newark | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 40#354 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.11%#280 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Licking County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Licking County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.01% | 85% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0018% | 72% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0019% | 49% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.076% | 44% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0014% | 35% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0026% | 26% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Newark compare with similar-size cities?
Newark is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #391 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 50,783.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, OHPop. 50,783 | #935 | 51.2 | $61,670 | $973/mo | 297 | 23 min |
| Grapevine, TXPop. 51,139 | #368 | 60.6 | $111,376 | $1,863/mo | 165 | 22.3 min |
| Mishawaka, INPop. 51,021 | #776 | 53.7 | $54,291 | $1,070/mo | 306 | 21.1 min |
| Glendora, CAPop. 50,926 | #646 | 55.9 | $113,569 | $2,254/mo | 188 | 33.1 min |
| Levittown, PAPop. 50,926 | #300 | 62.1 | $105,071 | $1,556/mo | no data | 27.9 min |
| East Hartford, CTPop. 50,918 | #462 | 58.7 | $70,778 | $1,225/mo | 92 | 22.4 min |
| Irondequoit, NYPop. 50,657 | #306 | 62.0 | $79,162 | $1,159/mo | no data | 19.6 min |
| Enid, OKPop. 50,653 | #1016 | 49.8 | $62,125 | $914/mo | 572 | 16.5 min |
| Hilo, HIPop. 50,404 | #895 | 51.9 | $81,779 | $1,427/mo | no data | 20.3 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Newark compare with the rest of Ohio?
Newark ranks #9 of the 20 Ohio cities we track, with a score of 51.2 against Ohio's statewide 52.1. Its households earn 15% below the Ohio median. Violent crime is 8% above the statewide rate. Homes are in line with the typical Ohio home.
| City | Rank in OH | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin, OHPop. 49,294 | #1 | 71.5 | $160,296 | $1,686/mo | 109 |
| Lakewood, OHPop. 50,007 | #2 | 64.9 | $68,954 | $1,070/mo | 81 |
| Kettering, OHPop. 57,206 | #3 | 61.8 | $74,681 | $1,051/mo | 86 |
| Parma, OHPop. 79,870 | #4 | 60.8 | $69,295 | $1,087/mo | 150 |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OHPop. 50,909 | #5 | 57.0 | $72,705 | $1,038/mo | 228 |
| Columbus, OHPop. 914,802 | #6 | 54.5 | $66,082 | $1,295/mo | 380 |
| Euclid, OHPop. 48,823 | #7 | 52.9 | $50,285 | $1,025/mo | 106 |
| Elyria, OHPop. 53,035 | #8 | 51.9 | $54,945 | $906/mo | 186 |
| Newark, OHPop. 50,783 | #9 | 51.2 | $61,670 | $973/mo | 297 |
| Middletown, OHPop. 51,617 | #10 | 48.4 | $57,102 | $1,007/mo | 165 |
| Hamilton, OHPop. 63,468 | #11 | 47.9 | $55,166 | $1,007/mo | 295 |
| Cincinnati, OHPop. 311,224 | #12 | 45.2 | $52,909 | $1,001/mo | 785 |
| Lorain, OHPop. 65,395 | #13 | 44.5 | $48,685 | $887/mo | 565 |
| Toledo, OHPop. 267,463 | #14 | 42.9 | $49,724 | $901/mo | 872 |
| Akron, OHPop. 189,247 | #15 | 42.6 | $48,076 | $955/mo | 871 |
| Cleveland, OHPop. 366,097 | #16 | 40.5 | $40,801 | $945/mo | 1,365 |
| Youngstown, OHPop. 59,331 | #17 | 39.7 | $34,408 | $728/mo | 690 |
| Dayton, OHPop. 136,579 | #18 | 38.5 | $45,247 | $918/mo | 1,230 |
| Canton, OHPop. 69,755 | #19 | 37.7 | $43,188 | $850/mo | 1,091 |
| Springfield, OHPop. 58,190 | #20 | 36.2 | $47,143 | $851/mo | 1,248 |
All 20 Ohio cities we track, by overall score. Ohio statewide: median income $72,212, violent crime 275.6 per 100,000.
How is Newark's score calculated?
Newark scores 51.2 out of 100, #935 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Ohio's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Newark. Similar-size median 55.5.
42.8 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Newark's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
78.2 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Newark. Similar-size median 58.9.
37.5 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Newark's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
43.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Newark's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
80.5 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Newark. Similar-size median 56.1.
35.5 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Newark. Similar-size median 42.4.
43.7 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Newark. Similar-size median 50.0.
48.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Newark's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
34.7 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
71.1 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Newark's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Newark has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Newark
Is Newark, OH a good place to live?
Newark ranks #935 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #391 of 524 smaller cities and #9 of 20 in Ohio. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low rents ($973/mo, #36 of 524) and affordable homes ($192,300, #63 of 524), and trails on low graduation rates (77%, #391 of 437) and low household income ($61,670, #427 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Newark?
Newark's cost of living index is 95.5, 5% below the US level of 100 and #459 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $973/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $248,729, in line with the typical Ohio home ($248,803).
What is the crime rate in Newark?
Newark recorded 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 9% below the US rate of 328 and 8% above Ohio's 276. That ranks #559 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #248 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Newark Police Department. Property crime runs 1,356 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Newark?
The median household in Newark earns $61,670, 26% below the US figure of $83,163 and 15% below Ohio ($72,212). Unemployment is 4.7% (US 4.3%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Newark?
Median rent in Newark is $973/mo (Census), #179 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,387/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 18.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Newark?
The typical home value in Newark is $248,729, up 3.4% in a year, against $248,803 for Ohio and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $192,300.
How are the public schools in Newark?
Newark's 13 public schools graduate 77% of students in four years (Ohio 86.2%), with 17.7 students per teacher and $14,630 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Newark?
The average commute is 23 minutes, #599 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.8 minutes across Ohio. 5.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Newark?
Newark averages 53.2°F over the year, 73°F in summer and 32.5°F in winter, with 38.8 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Newark walkable?
Newark scores 7.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1149 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Newark at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Licking County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, ice storm, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.11% of building value, lower than 82% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Newark?
Licking County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 86% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Newark?
Newark has 50,783 residents. The median resident of Newark is 38.8 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1062 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 55.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Newark compare with the rest of Ohio?
Newark ranks #9 of the 20 Ohio cities we track, with a score of 51.2 against Ohio's statewide 52.1. Its households earn 15% below the Ohio median. Violent crime is 8% above the statewide rate. Homes are in line with the typical Ohio home.
What cities are similar in size to Newark?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Newark's population of 50,783 are Grapevine, TX (#368 overall), Mishawaka, IN (#776 overall), Glendora, CA (#646 overall), Levittown, PA (#300 overall), and East Hartford, CT (#462 overall). Newark is #935.