Living in Newman, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newman · Census data 2020–2024
Newman has 12,316 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $78,906 (20% lower than the California median), the median home value is $412,700, the median rent is $1,420/month.
Newman at a glance
- Population
- 12,316
- Median age
- 35State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $78,906State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $412,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,420/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 65.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Newman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the California median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Newman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newman the median home value is $412,700, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,420 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,981 a month in housing costs.
Newman median household income
The median household income in Newman is $78,906 and the income per person is $29,310. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Newman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,940
- Owner-occupied
- 65.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.4%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.32
Newman demographics
- Population
- 12,316
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.2%
- Households
- 3,689
- Foreign-born
- 22%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newman ›
Education in Newman
11.3% of adults 25 and older in Newman have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newman
- Unemployment rate
- 11%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Newman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman | 12,316 | $78,906 | $412,700 | $1,420 |
| Gustine | 6,133 | $59,532 | $441,700 | $1,395 |
| Hilmar-Irwin | 6,132 | $79,948 | $449,600 | $1,536 |
| Patterson | 24,693 | $93,650 | $450,200 | $1,655 |
| Diablo Grande | 1,948 | $128,889 | $559,800 | $3,069 |
| Santa Nella | 2,107 | $99,154 | $435,000 | — |
| Delhi | 11,009 | $67,500 | $349,700 | $1,274 |
| Turlock | 72,502 | $82,995 | $460,600 | $1,612 |
| Livingston | 14,606 | $74,494 | $372,700 | $1,315 |
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What is the median household income in Newman, CA?
The median household income in Newman is $78,906, 20% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Newman?
The median home value in Newman is $412,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Newman?
The median gross rent in Newman is $1,420 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Newman, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the California median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
What is the median age in Newman?
The median age in Newman is 35 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Newman?
The average commute to work in Newman is 37 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newman?
The unemployment rate in Newman is 11% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newman?
11.3% of adults in Newman have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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