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Newark
  • Suburb in Delaware
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Suburb
Philadelphia

Newark

#6 in Best Suburbs to Live in Delaware
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    Newark is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 31,393. Newark is in New Castle County and is one of the best places to live in Delaware. 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 have moderate political views. The public schools in Newark are above average.
    About Newark...
    Population
    31,393
    Suburb of
    Philadelphia
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $283,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,330
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      182
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      20.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      76.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      129.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,617.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      133.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      42%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      6%
    • 45-54 years
      6%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      28%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Newark

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $61,646
    National
    $69,021
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