Newark, CA Area Guide

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Newark Area Facts

  • Newark has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Newark crime rates are 39% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in Newark is 41% higher than the California average
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Newark, CA City Review User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 22, 2015) My family moved to the Alameda County in Newark from Carlsbad a few years back. I happened to visit them for a month during my business transition in California. The city, unlike most Californian cities, is beautiful and quaint. Newark along with Fremont and Union City make up th ...Read More e Tri-city area. What I like about the city is its proximity to the San Francisco Bay.

The city's rich history dates back to the era of English and European empire. The name of the city comes from the Newark Castle in Port Glasgow in Scotland. The city was once home to the Ohlone Native Americans too. History buffs will find a lot of museums and regional parks in Newark, California. Some of the popular museums are the Tech Museum of Innovation, Coyote Hills Regional Park and the USS Hornet Museum. As my family love outdoor adventures, we often visit the white water rafting center near the Walnut Creek. My nephew and niece love to spend time at the Ardenwood Historic Farm.

Climate in Newark is hot and humid in summer. Sometimes, the summer temperatures can reach up to 107 during peak hours. Winter is mild in Newark with temperature averaging around early 40s to 70s °F.

Those planning to move here will be happy to find that Newark's economy is very flourishing. The local economy is dominated by small salts mine industries. The Cargill Salt is the largest salt refinery in this area. In the last two decades, a number of manufacturing industries have moved to Newark. Shopping opportunities in Newark is diverse with options like the Newark Mall, which boasts over 140 retail stores. The school districts in Newark are quite popular. The city is served by two high schools and a new Ohlone College. Nearby University of Phoenix and DeVry University cater to the higher education needs of students in Newark. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Newark? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bayshores Clubhouse and Community Park
      Ash Street Park
      Newark Sportsfield Park
      Civic Center Park
      Birch Grove Park
      Birch Grove Park
      Eucalyptus Grove Park
      Mayhews Landing Park

      Entertainment

      AMC Newpark 12
      Rocking Jump
      The Saddle Rack
      Amphitheater
      Newark Slough Learning Center
      Amphitheater
      Century Theatres
      Dumbarton Ampitheatre

      Food & Drink

      Icicles
      Jack in the Box
      TK Noodle
      Spice Hut
      Swiss Park
      McDonald's
      Subway
      KFC

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Newark? Of all people who commute, 4.5% take public transportation in Newark.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Newark? The cost of living in Newark is 197/100 - which is 41% higher than California.
      Newark
      197

      97% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Newark? Newark crime rates are 3,929, which are 39% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,929 per 100k people

      72% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      72% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -16%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Newark? The median income in Newark is $127,619 which is 100% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $127,619131% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $47,13658% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Newark a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      TIB Pharmacy
      CVS

      Doctors

      Doctors Express

      B+ Housing

      What are Newark home prices? Newark home prices are $816,100 - which is 99% higher than California
      Median home value
      $816,100342% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,366149% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      8% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Newark have good schools? The Newark graduation rate is 87% - which is 8% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      14% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      24% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Newark a good place to live? Newark has an overall rating of 81% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      6 total surveys

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