Living in Newberry, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newberry · Census data 2020–2024
Newberry has 7,865 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $89,552 (20% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $288,100, the median rent is $2,100/month.
Newberry at a glance
- Population
- 7,865
- Median age
- 36.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $89,552State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $288,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,100/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 93.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Newberry a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Florida median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Newberry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newberry the median home value is $288,100, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,100 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,814 a month in housing costs.
Newberry median household income
The median household income in Newberry is $89,552 and the income per person is $36,340. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Newberry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,200
- Owner-occupied
- 93.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.6%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 2.74
Newberry demographics
- Population
- 7,865
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 2,867
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newberry ›
Education in Newberry
38.3% of adults 25 and older in Newberry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newberry
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.7%
Newberry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry | 7,865 | $89,552 | $288,100 | $2,100 |
| Archer | 958 | $41,058 | $184,800 | $913 |
| High Springs | 6,544 | $94,421 | $320,700 | $1,878 |
| Alachua | 10,743 | $83,464 | $299,200 | $1,284 |
| East Bronson | 2,649 | $51,898 | $147,500 | — |
| Trenton | 2,320 | $49,350 | $183,500 | $927 |
| Bronson | 1,600 | $61,923 | $169,900 | $869 |
| Spring Ridge | 555 | $65,568 | $333,800 | — |
| Gainesville | 145,702 | $46,195 | $247,500 | $1,296 |
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What is the median household income in Newberry, FL?
The median household income in Newberry is $89,552, 20% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Newberry?
The median home value in Newberry is $288,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Newberry?
The median gross rent in Newberry is $2,100 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Newberry, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Florida median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Newberry?
The median age in Newberry is 36.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Newberry?
The average commute to work in Newberry is 31 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newberry?
The unemployment rate in Newberry is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newberry?
38.3% of adults in Newberry 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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