Living in Newark, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newark · Census data 2020–2024
Newark has 8,991 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $60,006 (30% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $132,600, the median rent is $979/month.
Newark at a glance
- Population
- 8,991
- Median age
- 41.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $60,006State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $132,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $979/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 60.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Newark a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 22.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Newark
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newark the median home value is $132,600, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $979 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,331 a month in housing costs.
Newark median household income
The median household income in Newark is $60,006 and the income per person is $30,337. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Newark: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,226
- Owner-occupied
- 60.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.5%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.18
Newark demographics
- Population
- 8,991
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 3,933
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newark ›
Education in Newark
19.5% of adults 25 and older in Newark have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newark
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Newark vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 8,991 | $60,006 | $132,600 | $979 |
| Lyons | 3,738 | $67,850 | $90,500 | $916 |
| Clifton Springs | 2,273 | $64,565 | $178,300 | $680 |
| Phelps | 2,254 | $71,083 | $170,400 | $1,111 |
| Palmyra | 3,287 | $64,983 | $129,700 | $937 |
| Marion | 1,400 | $42,865 | $158,800 | $610 |
| Manchester | 1,631 | $65,750 | $110,000 | $1,310 |
| Shortsville | 1,713 | $91,058 | $134,600 | $909 |
| Macedon | 2,157 | $77,174 | $172,000 | $1,550 |
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What is the median household income in Newark, NY?
The median household income in Newark is $60,006, 30% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Newark?
The median home value in Newark is $132,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Newark?
The median gross rent in Newark is $979 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Newark, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 22.2%.
What is the median age in Newark?
The median age in Newark is 41.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Newark?
The average commute to work in Newark is 21 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newark?
The unemployment rate in Newark is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newark?
19.5% of adults in Newark 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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