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About
Life in Newman
Newman is a community of 12,299 people in California. The median household income is $78,906, median rent runs about $1,420 per month, and median home values are around $412,700. The unemployment rate is 7.2%.
Newman at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Foreign-Born
22.0%
Broadband Internet
94.0%
of households
Population Growth
+0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics22.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Newman: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Newman, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (79.2%), and 42.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.6%
of residents
65 and Older
10.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
47.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.8%
of households
Married Couples
60.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.32
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 30% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Newman
In Newman, rent runs 30% below the CA average, and home values are 44% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,946
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $430,783 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.7 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Newman
Unemployment in Stanislaus County, which includes Newman, is 1.7 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Newman: Stanislaus County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Stanislaus County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Newman is about 2% of Stanislaus County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Commute36.6 min avg
How Newman residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Newman, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE)
Regional airport · few flights4,935 passengers boarded in 2025
- 50 mi
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Medium hub5.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 77 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.
Safetyviolent crime 53% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Newman runs 53% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
154.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
399.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Newman Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Stanislaus County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Stanislaus County, which includes Newman, the most common type is drought, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 11 | Cold/Wind Chill | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Flood | $4,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 23 | Drought | $100,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | Wildfire | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 5 | Heat | $20,000 |
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.
228 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Stanislaus County, county-wide
Newman is about 2% of Stanislaus County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Stanislaus County, which includes Newman, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
182
per year
Moderate Days
180
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Stanislaus County, county-wide
Newman is about 2% of Stanislaus County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate98°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Newman has hot summers (avg high 98°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
98°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
62°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
121
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
23
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
55
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 38°F | 2.66" |
| Feb | 67°F | 41°F | 2.23" |
| Mar | 73°F | 44°F | 1.76" |
| Apr | 80°F | 46°F | 0.71" |
| May | 88°F | 52°F | 0.45" |
| Jun | 96°F | 58°F | 0.07" |
| Jul | 100°F | 62°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 98°F | 60°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 95°F | 57°F | 0.04" |
| Oct | 85°F | 50°F | 0.59" |
| Nov | 71°F | 42°F | 1.06" |
| Dec | 60°F | 38°F | 2.14" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Newman
Uninsured
7.1%
of residents
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Education19.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Newman
Newman's student/teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 11.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
11.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pinnacles National Park, 58 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Newman
Newman has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pinnacles National Park (58 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pinnacles National Park
National Park
58 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
65 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
75 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
76 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
84 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
84 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
84 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
86 mi awayPublic Libraries in Newman
Newman Library
1305 Kern St., Newman
Cities Near Newman
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Newman?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Newman FAQ
Is Newman, California affordable?⌄
Newman's median rent is $1,420/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $78,906/year. Median home value is $412,700.
Is Newman, California safe?⌄
Newman's violent crime rate was 155 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 399 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Newman, California?⌄
Stanislaus County, which includes Newman, has an unemployment rate of 7.2%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Newman, California?⌄
The cost of living in Newman is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,420/month and median household income is $78,906/year. The median home value is $412,700. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Newman, California?⌄
The average commute in Newman is 37 minutes, which is longer than 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