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Newark, CA

Newark, CA.

Population: 46,903 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Newark, CA is $1.20M — down 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.25M after a median 16 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,578/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.20M

Median home value

-3.5%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.20M
1-year appreciation
-3.5%
3-year appreciation
+3.6%
5-year appreciation
+8.6%
10-year appreciation
+68.2%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$1.31M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.25M
Median list price
$1.24M
Median price per sqft
$761
1-year sale-price change
-3.4%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
98
For-sale inventory
117
Sale-to-list ratio
102.4%
Active listings
83
1-year forecast
-2.1%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
40

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,578/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Crossroads High (Alternative), Birch Grove Primary, Bridgepoint High, Coyote Hills Elementary, John F. Kennedy Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
South Bay Asbestos Area (5.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
69.5°F
Average low
50.5°F
Annual precipitation
13.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
197
Days with Moderate air quality
155
Highest AQI recorded (year)
130

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
719
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
157,295
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
135,047

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (22 mi)
National parks include
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Alcatraz Island
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Palo Alto Airport (PAO) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Palo Alto Airport (PAO) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
20
Hospitals include
ST ROSE HOSPITAL, PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER, SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
210
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-11,985 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
40.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.1%
Median annual property tax
$8,140
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
89.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
685,689
Average weekly wage
$1,798
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
725

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NewarkState medianUS median
Median home value$1.20M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.25M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market16 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,578/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,140$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Newark, CA?
$1.20M.
What is the median sale price in Newark, CA?
$1.25M.
How long do homes take to sell in Newark, CA?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in Newark, CA?
Typical rent: $3,578/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Newark, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, heatWave, landslide.
Is Newark, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Newark, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Newark, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Newark, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Newark, CA?
10 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Newark, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Newark, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Newark, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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