Here's what it costs to live in Newark, Delaware, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,654 per month, while the typical home is valued around $382,500. Households earn a median of $76,912 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$76,912
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,654
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$382,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
30,330
Latest estimate
Median Age
22.1 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,382
Per month
Avg Home Value
$304,167
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 19702 | — | $1,447 | $311,400 |
| ZIP 19711 | — | $1,436 | $354,800 |
| ZIP 19713 | — | $1,262 | $246,300 |
| ZIP 19716 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 19717 | — | — | — |
January Avg
33°F
July Avg
77°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
32.3
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
96.5%
The cost of living index for Newark is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Newark is $1,654 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Newark is $76,912 per year.
The median home value in Newark is $382,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Newark is not yet available.
Tax data for Delaware is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
