What are the schools like in Newberry, FL?

Newberry is served primarily by ALACHUA. The district operates 31 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 17 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Newberry?

The median household income in Newberry, FL is $90,547 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Newberry, FL?

Newberry has an average high temperature of 67.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Newberry, FL affordable or expensive?

Newberry's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newberry is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $258,100 and the median rent is $895 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Newberry, FL?

Newberry has a violent crime rate of 403.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1477.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Newberry, FL a Good Place to Live?

Newberry is a small town of 7,401 in Florida, with a median household income of $90,547 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Newberry stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Newberry 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: 96.9

Newberry's overall cost of living index is 96.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Newberry costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Newberry, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$258,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$895	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,547	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Newberry's violent crime rate is 403.3 per 100,000 residents — 6% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

403.3 /100k

Property Crime

1477.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Newberry is served primarily by ALACHUA. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Newberry, FL	National Avg
School District	ALACHUA	—
Elementary Schools	31	—
Middle Schools	10	—
High Schools	17	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newberry sees average highs of 67.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 52.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Newberry, FL
Average High — January	67.3°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	52.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Newberry, FL	National Avg
Population	7,401	—
Median Age	33.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	28.9%	22.2%
65 and over	11.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Archer, FL 6 mi High Springs, FL 11 mi Alachua, FL 11 mi East Bronson, FL 13 mi Trenton, FL 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Newberry

Newberry, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

32669

Newberry vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newberry, FL affordable or expensive?

Newberry's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Newberry roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $258,100 and median rent is $895/month.

What is the crime rate in Newberry, FL?

Newberry's violent crime rate is 403.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1477.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Newberry?

Public schools in Newberry are operated by ALACHUA. The district has 31 elementary, 10 middle, and 17 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Newberry, FL a good place to live?

Newberry, FL has a population of 7,401, a median household income of $90,547, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. 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 Newberry?

Newberry averages 67.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Newberry?

Newberry, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 32669.

What is the population of Newberry?

The population of Newberry, Florida is 7,401 with a median age of 33.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Newberry?

Key numbers for living in Newberry: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $258,100, median household income $90,547, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newberry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.