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Newark.
About
Life in Newark
If you're considering Newark, know that you're looking at a working manufacturing town with real economic roots—it's not reinventing itself as trendy, but it's stable. The median home value sits around $192,000 with median rent about $970, making it genuinely affordable compared to Columbus proper, and the 4.7% unemployment rate suggests solid job availability, especially in industrial and technical fields. The commute to Columbus averages about 24 minutes, which works if you need city amenities but want lower housing costs.
Newark at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Foreign-Born
2.1%
Broadband Internet
89.6%
of households
Population Growth
+3.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.1% foreign-born, most often from Israel
Who lives in Newark: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Newark, the largest foreign-born group is from Israel (20.5%), and 2.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.2%
of residents
65 and Older
17.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.4%
of households
Married Couples
38.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
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 6% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Newark
In Newark, rent runs 6% below the OH average, and home values are 10% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,003
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1963
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $246,884 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Newark
Unemployment in Newark is close to the OH 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
Commute23 min avg
How Newark residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Newark, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M 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 10% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Newark runs 10% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
297.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,355.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Newark Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 20 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
78.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Licking County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Licking County, which includes Newark, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 20 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $47,000 |
| 2024 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $892,250 |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $39,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $209,100 |
| 2021 | 12 | Winter Weather | $20,100 |
| 2020 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.2M |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $147,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $79,250 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Licking County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Licking County, which includes Newark, is typically good.
Median AQI
40
Licking County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Newark has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.4"
Annual Snowfall
15.2"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 3.21" |
| Feb | 40°F | 20°F | 2.56" |
| Mar | 50°F | 27°F | 3.61" |
| Apr | 63°F | 37°F | 4.01" |
| May | 73°F | 48°F | 4.24" |
| Jun | 81°F | 57°F | 4.69" |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 4.56" |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 3.89" |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.24" |
| Oct | 64°F | 40°F | 3.11" |
| Nov | 52°F | 31°F | 2.99" |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 3.29" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Newark
Newark has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Licking Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education16.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Newark
Newark's student/teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Newark
Ohio State University-Newark Campus
Public · 2-year · 2,396 students · in-state tuition $9,772 · 36% graduate · median earnings $67,080 (10 yrs after entry)
Central Ohio Technical College
Public · 2-year · 1,941 students · in-state tuition $5,376 · 36% graduate · median earnings $44,532 (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: Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, 63 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Newark
Newark has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (63 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
63 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
75 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
82 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
91 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Newark
Licking County Library
101 W. Main St., Newark
Emerson R. Miller Branch
990 W. Main St., 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, Ohio affordable?⌄
Newark's median rent is $973/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,670/year. Median home value is $192,300.
Is Newark, Ohio safe?⌄
Newark's violent crime rate was 297 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1356 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Newark, Ohio?⌄
Newark has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Newark, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Newark is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $973/month and median household income is $61,670/year. The median home value is $192,300. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Newark, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Newark is 23 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