Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Newark

Affordability

Newark has a median household income of $61,670 and a median gross rent of $973 per month, with renters making up 44% of occupied households, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). Newark has 11 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties offering 712 total units, which can provide significant savings below market rent for eligible households.

Safety

According to the Newark Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Newark had a violent crime rate of 284 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Newark

According to Walk Score, the area around Newark's assisted properties has a Walk Score of 48 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 40. No Transit Score is available. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties listed on this page.

• Walk Score: 48 - Car-Dependent
• Bike Score: 40

Most errands in Newark will require a car. Renters who rely on public transit or walking should confirm specific routes and services near any property before applying.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 21 public schools across 5 districts serve Newark, including 11 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Newark, OH

The median household income in Newark is $61,670 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median rent across all rentals in the city is $973 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Newark can significantly reduce that cost. Rent at HUD-assisted and income-based properties is typically calculated as a percentage of your household income, so your actual payment depends on what you earn.

• HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Newark: 11 buildings, 712 total units
• Median rent (all rentals): $973/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median household income: $61,670/year (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 11 properties in Newark have been mapped for flood risk. Of those, 2 are in high-risk flood zones, while the remaining 9 are in lower-risk areas. If flood exposure is a concern, ask a specific property about its zone designation before signing a lease.