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Newark, Delaware

       
Total population 30,014 Average January/July temperatures 30.6° / 76.3°
Median home price $ 252,500 Annual Precipitation 40.67 in. /yr.
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Newark, Delaware

Newark is the home of the University of Delaware.

Climate
Newark experiences temperate four-season weather with little or no snowfall in the winter months.
Cultural Attractions
The Chapel Street Players bring live theater, and the Mid-Atlantic Ballet Company performs for the community.
Economy
There are more than 30 technology-related businesses at Newark’s Delaware Technology Park.
Geography
Newark is located at the base of the Pennsylvania and Maryland foothills.
Historical
The city continued to develop after Newark Academy relocated there in 1765. The school would later become the University of Delaware.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 38.7 ° / 22.42 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 85.6 ° / 66.94 °
Precipitation (?) 40.67 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 27 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 99
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 90
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 252,500
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $62284.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $48969
Maximum state income tax (?) 5.95 %
State sales tax (?) 0 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .920 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 10
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 34
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 4
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 59
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 9
Number of libraries within the county (?) 25
Number of museums within the county (?) 36
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 4
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 30,014
Population density (?) 3,293 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 53.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 5,269 people
Education (?) 34 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 36
Number of clinics within the county (?) 36
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 75
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