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Newark.
About
Life in Newark
The job market is solid with low unemployment at 4.4%, and you're positioned at the edge of Silicon Valley with access to tech jobs, plus established employers in biotech and industrial sectors. The city itself is dense, urban, and car-dependent; your 30-minute average commute could stretch longer depending on where you work, though AC Transit serves the area and BART stations are accessible through neighboring Fremont. The community is highly multicultural with substantial Asian, Latino, and immigrant populations, which shapes the food, schools, and neighborhood character throughout.
Newark at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Foreign-Born
43.5%
Broadband Internet
97.1%
of households
Population Growth
+0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics43.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Newark: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Newark, the largest foreign-born group is from India (22.4%), and 18.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.3%
of residents
65 and Older
13.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.2%
of households
Married Couples
63.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.07
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 36% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Newark
In Newark, rent runs 36% above the CA average, and home values are 56% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
115.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,140
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,185,129 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Newark
Unemployment in Newark is 1.2 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Newark Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.6 min avg
How Newark residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Newark, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Medium hub5.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 19 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Newark is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
335.2
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,066.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Newark Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Alameda County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Alameda County, which includes Newark, the most common type is flood, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 16 | Flood | $140 |
| 2023 | 16 | High Wind | $30 |
| 2022 | 13 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 18 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 21 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 21 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
275 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Alameda County, county-wide
Newark is about 3% of Alameda County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Alameda County, which includes Newark, is typically good — 194 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
194
per year
Moderate Days
171
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Alameda County, county-wide
Newark is about 3% of Alameda County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate76°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Newark has mild summers (avg high 76°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
76°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
60
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 43°F | 2.77" |
| Feb | 61°F | 46°F | 2.82" |
| Mar | 65°F | 48°F | 2.17" |
| Apr | 67°F | 50°F | 1.07" |
| May | 71°F | 53°F | 0.47" |
| Jun | 75°F | 56°F | 0.17" |
| Jul | 77°F | 58°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 77°F | 58°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 77°F | 58°F | 0.09" |
| Oct | 73°F | 54°F | 0.65" |
| Nov | 65°F | 47°F | 1.38" |
| Dec | 58°F | 43°F | 2.76" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Newark
Uninsured
4.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Newark's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Bhc Fremont Hospital Inc.
Psychiatric · 3.4 mi away · Fremont
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Fremont
Washington Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Fremont
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education26.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Newark
Newark's student/teacher ratio is 26.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 48.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Newark (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 15,264 students · in-state tuition $1,577 · 42% graduate · median earnings $62,175 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-East Bay
9.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,809 students · in-state tuition $7,993 · 69% graduate · median earnings $73,868 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,554 students · in-state tuition $68,544 · 96% graduate · median earnings $125,340 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,099 students · in-state tuition $1,202 · 28% graduate · median earnings $61,853 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,552 students · in-state tuition $63,513 · 89% graduate · median earnings $117,193 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,784 students · in-state tuition $1,438 · 22% graduate · median earnings $56,661 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Newark
Newark has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
29 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
30 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
31 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
31 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
32 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
37 mi awayPublic Libraries in Newark
Newark Library
37055 Newark Blvd., Newark
Cities Near Newark
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Newark?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Newark FAQ
Is Newark, California affordable?⌄
Newark's median rent is $2,776/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $169,064/year. Median home value is $1,142,800.
Is Newark, California safe?⌄
Newark's violent crime rate was 335 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3067 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Newark, California?⌄
Newark has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Newark, California?⌄
The cost of living in Newark is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,776/month and median household income is $169,064/year. The median home value is $1,142,800. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Newark, California?⌄
The average commute in Newark is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from