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A village of 8,991 people in New York
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Map of Newark: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land7.6%262 of 3,449 acres
Trails5.8 mi1.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves329 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Newark

Village in New York, United States
1819Established
9,017Population
5.4 sq miArea
443 ftElevation

Newark ( NEW-ərk) is a village in Wayne County, New York, United States, 35 miles (56 km) south east of Rochester and 48 miles (77 km) west of Syracuse. The population was 9,017 at the 2020 census. The Village of Newark is in the south part of the Town of Arcadia and is in the south of Wayne County. It is the most populous community in Wayne County.

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From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Living in Newark

Housing in Newark

$208K▲ 4.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Newark home is worth about $208,000, up 4.9% in a year, 60% below the New York typical home.

A strong seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market8
Sale-to-list105.4%
Sold in May7
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Newark

C−

Safety Grade C-

Newark reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 82% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Newark 3.8
New York 3.7
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Newark 17.4
New York 15.7
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Newark

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About one in 4 of Newark’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Arcadia (25%), Rochester (6%) and Lyons (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Arcadia
25%
Rochester
6%
Lyons
5%
Manchester
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Newark →

Health in Newark

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 20% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New York

18worse than NY

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Newark-Wayne Community HospitalNewark · 1.3 mi · ER
Newark Community HealthNewark · 0.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · part of Newark
DentalShortage · part of Newark
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Newark · CMS · HRSAHealth in Newark →

Natural hazards in Newark

8
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 8% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Newark →

Climate in Newark

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Newark has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 57 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 20°Winter
55° / 35°Spring
79° / 59°Summer
60° / 42°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Newark →

Newark’s library

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Newark Public Library121 High Street · part of Newark Public Library
Fine-freeE-books50 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Newark Public Library →
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