The Town FilesNewark, New York
Village in Wayne County · population 9,017 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $132,600
- Household income
- $60,006
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 79 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 41.1
Newark is a village of 9,017 people in Wayne County, New York. The median home is worth $132,600, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of New York towns, hipper than 86% of New York towns, more walkable than 80% of New York towns.
How Newark ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Newark is worth $132,600, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $60,006, which is more affordable than 76% of New York towns. Median rent is $979 a month. 60.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newark | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $979 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $60,006 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 60.5% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in Newark
| People | Newark | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 21.3 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Newark
July highs average 79.4°F and January lows 15.8°F. About 34.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 79.1 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Newark since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 7, 2025 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 7, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 21, 2010.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| November 14, 2017 | Flood | DR-4348: Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 30, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3262: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Wayne County
Wayne County had 28,230 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,984 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Newark itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Newark
6 public schools with 2,548 students, about 6.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONTARIO-SENECA-YATES-CAYUGA-WAYNE BOCES | K-12 | 707 | 3.9 |
| NEWARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 576 | 9.0 |
| NEWARK MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 415 | 8.3 |
| NORMAN R KELLEY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 3-5 | 374 | 9.1 |
| PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 269 | 9.6 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 207 | 9.0 |
Towns near Newark
- Arcadia, NY3.9 mi · 13,731 people · home $148,400
- Lyons, NY5.4 mi · 3,989 people · home $90,500
- Palmyra, NY5.5 mi · 7,403 people · home $152,200
- Lyons, NY5.8 mi · 5,679 people · home $98,400
- Manchester, NY6.3 mi · 9,404 people · home $135,500
- Phelps, NY6.3 mi · 6,637 people · home $166,300
- Palmyra, NY7.0 mi · 3,305 people · home $129,700
- Marion, NY9.9 mi · 4,566 people · home $180,300
Newark questions
Is Newark, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newark scores better for retirees than 17% of New York towns and quieter than 21%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.1).
How much does a house cost in Newark?
The median owner-occupied home in Newark is valued at $132,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,006, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $979 a month.
What is the weather like in Newark?
July highs average 79.4°F and January lows 15.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.6 inches of precipitation a year and 79.1 inches of snow.
Does Newark get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Newark since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 7, 2025. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)