What are the schools like in Newark, DE?

Newark is served primarily by Newark Charter School. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.

What is the median household income in Newark?

The median household income in Newark, DE is $67,738 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.0%.

What is the weather like in Newark, DE?

Newark has an average high temperature of 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.2 inches.

Newark, DE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Newark, DE affordable or expensive?

Newark's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newark is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $334,400 and the median rent is $1,482 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Newark, DE?

Newark has a violent crime rate of 309.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1998.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Newark, DE a Good Place to Live?

Newark is a small city of 30,655 in Delaware, with a median household income of $67,738 and a 7.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Newark stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Newark is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Newark city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Newark's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Newark costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Newark, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$334,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,482	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,738	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Newark's violent crime rate is 309.7 per 100,000 residents — 19% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

309.7 /100k

Property Crime

1998.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Newark is served primarily by Newark Charter School. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Newark, DE	National Avg
School District	Newark Charter School	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newark sees average highs of 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 47.0 inches of annual precipitation and 20.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Newark, DE
Average High — January	42.5°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.0"
Annual Snowfall	20.2"

Demographics

Metric	Newark, DE	National Avg
Population	30,655	—
Median Age	22.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.6%	18.9%
Asian	7.5%	6.3%
Under 18	11.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brookside, DE 3 mi Pike Creek Valley, DE 5 mi Glasgow, DE 5 mi North Star, DE 5 mi Bear, DE 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Newark

Newark, DE is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

19711 19716 19717

Newark vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newark, DE affordable or expensive?

Newark's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Newark roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $334,400 and median rent is $1,482/month.

What is the crime rate in Newark, DE?

Newark's violent crime rate is 309.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1998.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Newark?

Public schools in Newark are operated by Newark Charter School. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 55.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Newark, DE a good place to live?

Newark, DE has a population of 30,655, a median household income of $67,738, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Newark?

Newark averages 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.0 inches with about 20.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Newark?

Newark, DE is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 19711, 19716, 19717.

What is the population of Newark?

The population of Newark, Delaware is 30,655 with a median age of 22.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Newark?

Key numbers for living in Newark: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $334,400, median household income $67,738, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newark side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.