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Newark, Delaware · ZIP 19702

Newark — ZIP 19702

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Newark (19702) scores 69/100 — Fair for Newark. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $360K.

69OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share14%
Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100
Avg math proficiency27%
Avg reading proficiency39%
Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100
Typical home value$360K
Median rent$1,876/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$360K

Median Rent

$1,876/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

11,809

Violent Crime

2,126

Property Crime

9,683

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for New Castle County, Delaware (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary SchoolKG–05529
52%
64%
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary SchoolKG–05329
37%
47%
Keene (William B.) Elementary SchoolKG–05408
32%
42%
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary SchoolKG–05324
30%
37%
Leasure (May B.) Elementary SchoolKG–05316
22%
37%
Academia Antonia AlonsoKG–08910
14%
27%
Glasgow High School09–12908
3%
22%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

56,049

Median Income

$92K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

37.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 19702 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 19702 has a school score of 57/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 19702 is approximately $360K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 19702 in Newark has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.