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Newark

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  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of San Jose, CA
  • 65 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Newark is a suburb of San Jose with a population of 45,554. Newark is in Alameda County. Living in Newark offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Newark there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Newark and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Newark are above average.
    About Newark...
    Population
    45,554

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $607,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,914
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Newark Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      51.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      32.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      103.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      433.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,245.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      552.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Newark

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $96,817
    National
    $55,322
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    Newark Reviews

    65 reviews
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    An enclave of Fremont, this is just a gem of a city, getting better and smarter everyday. The transit-oriented-development, now called Bayside Newark, around the Thornton-Willow area is an amazing plan by the city (special shoutout to development director Terrence Grindall). This new community has easy access to companies like Facebook in Menlo Park and Mountain View just across the Dumbarton bridge. Overall, Newark is an amazing place to raise a family and lead a peaceful life, thanks to the efficient police force, the bird sanctuary and walking trails, the upcoming Newpark Mall with an great movie theater, incredible food places covering several cuisines, shops and activity centers. Newark, CA just rocks!
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    This place is overall a great place to live! There are many places local to shop and get groceries as well as many parks to relax in. It is a small town but is fast growing! The one downside would be the housing market, being so close to Silicon Valley makes it almost impossible to afford living here unless you make a LOT of money, so watch for that!
    It’s near Fremont, and not too far from San Francisco! There are many places to shop and eat. Newark also has very good Pupusas. The people in Newark are friendly, and welcoming. The police are always patrolling, so you always feel safe. It’s a nice city to live in.