The Town FilesNewark, Ohio
City in Licking County · population 49,934 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $192,300
- Household income
- $61,670
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 38.8
Newark is a city of 49,934 people in Licking County, Ohio. The median home is worth $192,300, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 89% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 85% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 80% of Ohio towns.
How Newark ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Newark is worth $192,300, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $61,670, which is more affordable than 26% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $973 a month. 55.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newark | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $973 | $914 |
| Median household income | $61,670 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 55.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Newark
| People | Newark | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Newark
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 18.2°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newark since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1985 about 9.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 11, 1980.
Severe weather in Licking County since 1996
Licking County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Licking County
Licking County had 72,111 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,066 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Newark itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Newark
19 public schools with 8,809 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark High School | 9-12 | 1,408 | 20.7 |
| Licking Valley Elementary School | K-5 | 952 | 19.0 |
| Career and Technology Educational Centers | 6-12 | 727 | 9.6 |
| Licking Valley High School | 9-12 | 574 | 19.1 |
| Licking Valley Middle School | 6-8 | 502 | 18.6 |
| Legend Elementary | K-5 | 493 | 18.3 |
| Hillview Elementary School | PK-5 | 475 | 19.0 |
| McGuffey Elementary School | K-5 | 438 | 17.5 |
| Liberty Middle School | 6-8 | 438 | 19.0 |
| John Clem Elementary School | K-5 | 395 | 15.2 |
| Heritage Middle School | 6-8 | 392 | 15.7 |
| Carson Elementary School | K-5 | 392 | 15.7 |
Towns near Newark
- Heath, OH3.6 mi · 10,412 people · home $235,700
- Granville, OH4.3 mi · 5,946 people · home $502,300
- Buckeye Lake, OH9.8 mi · 2,520 people · home $200,400
- Beechwood Trails, OH12.6 mi · 3,276 people · home $349,000
- Johnstown, OH14.9 mi · 5,182 people · home $347,900
- Pataskala, OH16.0 mi · 17,886 people · home $314,500
- Baltimore, OH18.3 mi · 2,981 people · home $231,300
- New Albany, OH18.7 mi · 10,825 people · home $772,100
Newark questions
Is Newark, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newark scores better for retirees than 16% of Ohio towns and quieter than 12%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.8).
How much does a house cost in Newark?
The median owner-occupied home in Newark is valued at $192,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,670, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $973 a month.
What is the weather like in Newark?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 15.2 inches of snow.
Does Newark get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newark since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1985. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)