Primary sources for Newark, CA
- Census Bureau profile of Newark, CA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Newark, CA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Newark, CA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Newark, CA
Electricity rates in Newark, California
Newark, CA ranks 4 of 263 California cities for the fewest households under $35,000 (6.6%). Newark, California has 47,145 residents in 15,184 households; 27.8% heat with electricity.
In Newark, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge. How to compare.
Newark on the map
Alameda County, with Newark marked
Who lives in Newark: income, cars, homes
In Newark, CA, 1,007 of 15,184 households earn under $35,000, 2,025 $35,000-$75,000, 3,889 $75,000-$150,000 and 8,263 $150,000 or more. 1,967 residents of Newark, CA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.3. In Newark, CA, 1,982 of 4,276 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 4,822 households moved in since 2018 and 3,346 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Newark, CA, 558 households own no vehicle and 11,443 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Newark, CA homes: 11,979 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,026 none or one, median 5.2 rooms. Of 25,405 workers in Newark, CA, 5,726 work from home, 15,374 drive alone, 766 ride transit and 258 walk.
Household income in Newark, CA
| Newark, CA | Value | Rank in California |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, CA, households under $35,000 | 6.6% | 260 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, households $150,000 or more | 54.4% | 18 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, residents below poverty | 4.2% | 254 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, median age | 37.3 | 134 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 75.4% | 35 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, households without a vehicle | 3.7% | 203 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, households with 2+ vehicles | 75.4% | 32 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, workers at home | 22.5% | 42 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, cost-burdened renters | 46.4% | 241 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, moved in since 2018 | 31.8% | 101 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, moved in before 2000 | 22.0% | 91 of 263 |
Who supplies Newark
Alameda County lists 2 utilities for Newark, CA (47,145 residents): homes pay 22.98 to 31.70 cents per kWh, about $116 to $160 a month at 503 kWh, 0.8% to 1.2% of the $164,909 Newark median income. Alameda County page.
Facts about Newark
- Residents of Newark, CA, ACS 2023
- 47,145196 of 263 California cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Newark, CA
- $164,90918 of 263 of those cities
- Households in Newark, CA
- 15,1843.10 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Newark, CA
- 69.7%10,582 owners and 4,602 renter households
- Housing units in Newark, CA
- 15,897713 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Newark, CA
- 27.8%4,226 of 15,184 homes
- Land area of Newark, CA
- 13.9 sq mi3,387.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Newark, CA
- 0.8% to 1.2%at 503 kWh a month over the $164,909 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Newark, CA
- 5NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 10.6 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Newark, CA
- 19759,486 of 15,897 homes (59.7%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Newark, CA
- $1,094,200$2,730 gross rent a month, 2.99% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Newark
Newark, CA: 15,184 households at $1,358 a year per home for electricity (Alameda County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $20.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,023 a year per household.
| Group in Newark, CA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Newark, CA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, CA, all households | 15,184 | $1,358 | $20.6 million | 0.82% |
| Newark, CA, homeowners | 10,582 | $1,694 | $17.9 million | 1.03% |
| Newark, CA, renters | 4,602 | $960 | $4.4 million | 0.58% |
Housing and heating in Newark
Newark, CA: 9,486 of 15,897 homes were built before 1980 and 2,754 in 2000 or later. Newark, CA has 10,842 detached houses, 2,164 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 111 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Newark, CA
% of homes by decade built, Newark, CA
- 3pre-40
- 240s
- 1150s
- 2560s
- 1970s
- 1680s
- 790s
- 300s
- 1110s
- 320+
Heating fuel in Newark, CA
| Newark, CA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, CA, median year built | 1975 | 1969 | +6 years | 147 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, built before 1980 | 59.7% | 66.4% | -6.7 points | 121 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, built 2000 or later | 17.3% | 14.2% | +3.1 points | 111 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, detached houses | 68.2% | 51.4% | +16.8 points | 89 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 13.6% | 28.5% | -14.9 points | 183 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, mobile homes | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6 points | 216 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, renter households | 30.3% | 45.9% | -15.6 points | 211 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, median home value | $1,094,200 | $1,057,400 | +$36,800 | 40 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, median gross rent a month | $2,730 | $2,318 | +$412 | 33 of 263 |
| Newark, CA, people per household | 3.10 | 2.73 | +0.37 | 95 of 263 |
Outage risk around Newark
Newark, CA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 5 wind and 0 tornado, 10.6 per 100,000 residents of 47,145. Top gust near Newark, CA: 65 knots, 75 mph. Damage near Newark, CA: $20K.
Reports within 15 miles of Newark, CA
wind and tornado reports, Newark, CA
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| Newark, CA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, CA, 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Newark, CA, 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Newark, CA, 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Newark, CA, 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Analyst note on Newark
Household income in Newark, CA is $164,909; 10,582 of its 15,184 households own. Newark, CA counts 47,145 residents in 15,184 households, on 13.9 square miles. 4,226 of the 15,184 occupied homes in Newark, CA heat with electricity.
Newark, CA has 15,897 housing units, 713 of them vacant or seasonal. Newark, CA ranks 18 of 263 California cities for median household income ($164,909). Newark, CA ranks 23 of 263 California cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (46.4%).
Newark, CA ranks 33 of 263 California cities for the highest median rent ($2,730 a month).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Newark
Compare Newark with nearby cities
| City near Newark, CA | Distance from Newark | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, CA (this page) | 0 mi | 47,145 | $164,909 | 1975 | $1,094,200 | 5 | 22.5% |
| Fremont, CA | 5.0 mi east | 228,518 (+181,373) | $176,350 (+$11,441) | 1978 (+3 yr) | $1,289,400 (+$195,200) | 1 (-4) | 30.7% (+8.2 pts) |
| Menlo Park, CA | 6.6 mi west | 32,775 (-14,370) | $206,588 (+$41,679) | 1962 (-13 yr) | $2,000,001 (+$905,801) | 5 (+0) | 29.3% (+6.8 pts) |
| Union City, CA | 6.8 mi north | 68,141 (+20,996) | $137,194 (-$27,715) | 1979 (+4 yr) | $1,058,200 (-$36,000) | 3 (-2) | 17.7% (-4.8 pts) |
| Mountain View, CA | 7.7 mi south | 82,363 (+35,218) | $179,917 (+$15,008) | 1974 (-1 yr) | $1,927,400 (+$833,200) | 5 (+0) | 27.9% (+5.4 pts) |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 8.2 mi south | 153,455 (+106,310) | $181,862 (+$16,953) | 1975 (+0 yr) | $1,816,600 (+$722,400) | 6 (+1) | 27.0% (+4.4 pts) |
ZIP codes in Newark
| ZIP area touching Newark, CA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Newark | Share of Newark's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 94560 (Newark, CA) | 69.3% | 100.0% |
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Questions on Newark
Newark: what is the electricity rate?
Newark, CA has no price of its own; its 47,145 residents are served by one of 2 utilities, and a 503 kWh month costs $116 to $160. In Newark, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge.
Newark: how does it rank among California cities?
Newark, CA: rank 196 of 263 by its 47,145 residents, rank 18 of 263 by $164,909 median income.
Newark: how many homes heat with electricity?
Newark, CA: 4,226 of 15,184 occupied homes, 27.8%; Alameda County 28.6%.
Newark: how much income goes to electricity?
At 503 kWh a month, 0.8% to 1.2% of the $164,909 median income in Newark, CA.
Newark: damaging storms reported nearby?
5 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Newark, CA, 2015 to 2025, 10.6 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Newark?
Newark, CA: median home built 1975; 9,486 of 15,897 homes (59.7%) predate 1980, 10,842 are detached and 2,164 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Newark, CA earn under $35,000?
1,007 of 15,184, against 8,263 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Newark, CA live below the poverty line?
1,967 residents.
How many Newark, CA renters struggle with rent?
1,982 of 4,276 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.