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Newark is a mid-sized city of 50,062 in Ohio, with a median household income of $56,284
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Newark stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 94.5
Newark's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Newark costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Newark, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$162,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$882
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,284
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Newark's violent crime rate is 282.1 per 100,000 residents
— 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
282.1 /100k
Property Crime
1626.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Newark is served primarily by Newark City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Newark, OH
National Avg
School District
Newark City
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Newark sees average highs of 36.4°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Newark's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Newark roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $162,300 and median rent is $882/month.
Newark's violent crime rate is 282.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1626.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Newark are operated by Newark City.
The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Newark, OH has a population of 50,062, a median household income of $56,284, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Newark averages 36.4°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches
with about 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Newark, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43055.
The population of Newark, Ohio is 50,062 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Newark: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $162,300, median household income $56,284, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
