Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) A+
Bing's Bake & Brew
Coffee Shop
Peach Blossom Eatery
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Caffe Gelato
Coffee Shop
Little Goat Coffee Roasting Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Olive Tree Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tony's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
JaneKav Gallery
Art Gallery
University of Delaware Old College Gallery
Art Gallery
Mechanical Hall Gallery
Art Gallery
Chapel Street Players
Theatre Arts
Main Street Movies 5
Cinema
Newark Arts Alliance
Art Gallery
Newark Arts Alliance
Theatre Arts
Delaware Stadium
Stadium
Rullo Stadium
Stadium
Iron Hill Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (25) A-
South Main Street Liquors
Alcohol
Park N Shop Liquors
Alcohol
Saladworks
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
The Delaware Growler
Alcohol
Qdoba
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Mochinut
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Duck Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Yogurt City
Sweets
Freddy's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Newark Discount Liquors
Alcohol
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Suburban Liquor
Alcohol
Fairfield Wine Liquor Beer
Alcohol
Peddler's
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Bagelmania
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (5) A+
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Ivy Hall Gym
Gym
Empowered Yoga
Gym
The Awareness Center
Gym
Fusion Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Truly Yoga
Gym
Groceries (10) F
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Mi Ranchito
Grocery Store
Bings Bakery
Bakery
Newark Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Wang's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Acme Markets
Grocery Store
ACME Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Asia Supermarket
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Zingo's
Grocery Store
Parks (53) A+
Hillside Park
Park
Lewis Park
Park
Phillips Park
Park
Edna C. Dickey Park
Park
Kells Park
Park
Norma B. Handloff Park
Park
George Wilson Center
Park
Olan Thomas Park
Park
Trial Garden
Park
George Read Park
Park
Curtis Mill Park
Park
Leroy Hill Park
Park
Devon Park
Park
Old Paper Mill Road Park
Park
Southgate Garden Apartment Playground
Park
Rahway Park
Park
Fairfield Crest Park
Park
McKees Park
Park
White Chapel Park
Park
Elan Park
Park
Coverdale Park
Park
Fairfield Park
Park
Karpinski Park
Park
Dorothy Miller Park
Park
Lumbrook Park
Park
Shops (60) A+
EZ Mart
Convenience Store
Newark Bike Project
Bicycle
Tantini Tanning Bar
Beauty
Newark Barbershop
Hairdresser
Amstel Barbershop
Hairdresser
Aces of Fades Barber Shop
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
A-Plus Mini Market
Convenience Store
Ambitions Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Harrington P.O.D.
Convenience Store
Newark Camera Shop
Electronics
National 5 & 10
Discount Store
Gloss Blow Dry Beauty Bar
Hairdresser
Barnes & Noble
Books
E.C. Shades
Clothing
Heart And Home
Gift Shop
Main St Florist
Florist
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Main Street Barber Shop
Hairdresser
U.S. Male Modern Barbershop
Hairdresser
The Days of Knights
Discount Store
AT&T
Electronics
The Nail Stop
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in Newark.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations B+
Newark
Transit Station
Flixbus
Bus Stop
University of Delaware Parking Lot #6 on Christiana Dr.
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.6% D-
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Newark is 117/100 - which is 8% higher than Delaware.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C+

Newark crime rates are 2,094 per 100k, which is 7% lower than Delaware
Property Crime
1,840 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
253 crimes per 100k B-
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employment B-

The median income in Newark is $60,767 - which is equal to Delaware.
Med. Household Income
$60,767 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Newark Police Department
Police
Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company Fire Station No. 2
Fire Station
Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Co Station 7
Fire Station
Newark 24/7 Urgent Care Center
Doctor
Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Co Station 8
Fire Station
Abigail Family Medicine
Doctor
MedExpress
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Christiana Fire Company Station 3
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing B+

Newark home prices are $277,700 - which is 19% higher than Delaware
Home Price
$277,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
4.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Newark graduation rate is 95% - which is 11% higher than Delaware
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (31) B-
The College School
West Park Place Elementary School
Newark Center For Creative Learning
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Newark Charter School
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
Brookside Elementary School
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
Kirk (George V.) Middle School
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
Brennen School (The)
Delaware School For The Deaf
Las Americas Aspira Academy
Shue-Medill Middle School
Tarbiyah Islamic School Of Delaware
Delaware Tarbiyah School
Islamic Academy Of Delaware
Cecil County School Of Technology
Towle Institute
Cecil Manor Elementary
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School
High Schools (9) F
Newark High School
Newark Charter School
Brennen School (The)
Delaware School For The Deaf
Glasgow High School
Christiana High School
Towle Institute
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ratings A-

Newark has an overall rating of 78% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (14)
From AreaVibes B
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How to Make the Most of Your Time in Newark, DE 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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