Living in Newark, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newark · Census data 2020–2024
Newark has 50,783 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $61,670 (14% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $192,300, the median rent is $973/month.
Newark at a glance
- Population
- 50,783
- Median age
- 38.8State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $61,670State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $192,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $973/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 55.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Newark a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Newark
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newark the median home value is $192,300, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $973 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,285 a month in housing costs.
Newark median household income
The median household income in Newark is $61,670 and the income per person is $32,847. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Newark: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,755
- Owner-occupied
- 55.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.2%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.45
Newark demographics
- Population
- 50,783
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 20,276
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newark ›
Education in Newark
23% of adults 25 and older in Newark have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newark
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 73.5%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Newark vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 50,783 | $61,670 | $192,300 | $973 |
| Heath | 10,644 | $71,917 | $235,700 | $1,129 |
| Granville | 5,999 | $124,408 | $502,300 | $1,129 |
| Granville South | 1,146 | $131,307 | $364,500 | — |
| St. Louisville | 278 | $73,382 | $157,800 | $1,063 |
| Jacksontown | 276 | $131,435 | $467,500 | — |
| Hanover | 1,180 | $83,393 | $237,300 | $887 |
| Hebron | 2,508 | $66,627 | $194,900 | $850 |
| Harbor Hills | 1,555 | $86,136 | $406,500 | $1,338 |
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What is the median household income in Newark, OH?
The median household income in Newark is $61,670, 14% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $192,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Newark?
The median gross rent in Newark is $973 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Newark, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in Newark?
The median age in Newark is 38.8 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Newark?
The average commute to work in Newark is 23 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newark?
The unemployment rate in Newark is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newark?
23% 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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