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Newark, NY Area Guide

A suburban oasis nearing Rochester and Lake Ontario

Diverse Suburban Walkable Family-Friendly Quaint

A family-friendly suburb in the State of New York, Newark sits about 30 miles southeast of Rochester and 20 miles off the shores of Lake Ontario. With easy access to Interstate 90, residents of Newark find commutes simple. This city is surrounded by open land, offering locals a secluded feel. Families flock to this suburb for its excellent public schools and kid-friendly amenities.

Locals frequent the Newark Public Library and Perks Park, offering playgrounds, walking trails, and an abundance of waterfront green space. The Newark Arcadia Museum and the Hoffman Clock Museum represent the city’s historic flare, and you can find residents fishing and boating at the Port of Newark. Local businesses line the main thoroughfare in town such as Craft 120 on Union Street.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Newark, NY is $783 for one bedroom, $1,098 for two bedrooms, and $1,203 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newark has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$783/month
589 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Norman R Kelley Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

363 Students

Wayne Finger Lakes Boces

Public

Grades K-12

663 Students

Perkins Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

266 Students

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

207 Students

Newark Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

395 Students

Wayne Finger Lakes Boces

Public

Grades K-12

663 Students

Newark Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

586 Students

Wayne Finger Lakes Boces

Public

Grades K-12

663 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Blue Cut Nature Center
  • Brantling Ski & Snowboard Center

Airports

  • Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.