Newark
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Weather
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Local news
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The Newark album
Outdoors in Newark
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About Newark
Village in Illinois, United StatesNewark is a village in Kendall County, Illinois, United States. The population was 973 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Newark
The typical Newark home is worth about $422,000, up 5.2% in a year, 42% above the Illinois typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Newark
Full picture →Most working residents leave Newark for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (9%), Joliet (9%) and Aurora (5%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Health in Newark
Health Grade A−
Healthier than 75% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.
What stands out
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Natural hazards in Newark
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Newark
Full climate →Newark has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Newark’s library
Library details →Where Newark is
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