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How to Make the Most of Your Time in Newark, DE User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Newark, DE is filled with lots of fun activities that are ideal for families or friends. If you've been living in the area for a while and have run out of things to do, here are a few suggestions that you may find worthwhile.

If you enjoy spending time outdoors, Glasgow Park is ...Read More a wonderful choice. There's a walking path, beautiful scenery, and you generally won't have a hard time finding parking. There's also a pretty large playground so your kids will have a good time. The Newark Reservoir is another great place to go for a walk in the city, and you can get a great view of the city.

There are also lots of shopping options in Newark, including Christiana Mall. There's a great mixture of stores on site, so you can find the latest fashion trends as well as vintage-inspired items. There are also a number of places to get a good meal at the food court. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Newark? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hillside Park
      Lewis Park
      Phillips Park
      Edna C. Dickey Park
      Kells Park
      Norma B. Handloff Park
      George Wilson Center
      Olan Thomas Park

      Entertainment

      JaneKav Gallery
      University of Delaware Old College Gallery
      Mechanical Hall Gallery
      Chapel Street Players
      Main Street Movies 5
      Newark Arts Alliance
      Newark Arts Alliance
      Delaware Stadium

      Food & Drink

      South Main Street Liquors
      Park N Shop Liquors
      Saladworks
      Dunkin'
      The Delaware Growler
      Qdoba
      Dairy Queen
      Mochinut

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Newark? Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in Newark.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      11% higher than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Newark? The cost of living in Newark is 117/100 - which is 8% higher than Delaware.
      Newark
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      Delaware
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Newark? Newark crime rates are 2,094, which are 7% lower than Delaware
      Total Crime
      2,094 per 100k people

      8% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 48

      8% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Newark? The median income in Newark is $60,767 which is equal to Delaware.
      Median household income
      $60,76710% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,9873% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      19% 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

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Abigail Family Medicine
      Newark 24/7 Urgent Care Center

      B+ Housing

      What are Newark home prices? Newark home prices are $277,700 - which is 19% higher than Delaware
      Median home value
      $277,70050% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,28235% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      16% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Newark have good schools? The Newark graduation rate is 95% - which is 11% higher than Delaware
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      12% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Newark a good place to live? Newark has an overall rating of 78% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      14 total surveys

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