Newark

🏙️ About This City

Newark, incorporated in 1955, is a small but growing city located in Alameda County, nestled on the eastern edge of the San Francisco Bay. It is part of the Tri-City Area, along with Fremont and Union City, and has a population of approximately 50,000 residents as of 2025.

Known for its friendly neighborhoods, diverse population, and convenient access to Silicon Valley via the Dumbarton Bridge, Newark offers a blend of residential comfort and economic opportunity. The city has been steadily modernizing, with new developments, retail centers, and improved transportation infrastructure.

🗺️ Neighborhood

Newark is composed of welcoming, family-oriented neighborhoods with a suburban feel:

Lake Area / Lakeshore Park – Known for scenic walking trails, family homes, and proximity to Newark Lake and parks.
The Dumbarton Area – Located near the Dumbarton Bridge, this neighborhood has seen recent development and is ideal for commuters.
Central Newark – The heart of the city, featuring a mix of older and newer homes, shopping centers, and schools.
NewPark Mall Area – A hub for shopping, dining, and new mixed-use developments with townhomes and condos.
Jarvis Landing / Cedar Blvd Corridor – Offers newer construction homes and easy access to Highway 84.
Mayhews Landing – A quiet, residential area near trails, wetlands, and recreational amenities.

🎓 Schools

🏫 Elementary Schools

Newark is entirely served by the Newark Unified School District (NUSD), which operates K–12 public schools, including several neighborhood-based elementary schools.

Newark Unified School District (NUSD):
Elementary schools (Grades TK–5) include:

Birch Grove Primary School (TK–2)
Birch Grove Intermediate School (Grades 3–5)
Graham Elementary School
Kennedy Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Musick Elementary School
Schilling Elementary School
Snow Elementary School

Assignments are based on residential address and neighborhood zoning.

📍 Contact the district or use their boundary map for school assignments:

https://www.newarkunified.org/enroll/enroll-now

🏫 Middle School

Newark Unified School District (NUSD):

Newark Junior High School – The sole middle school in Newark, serving students in grades 6–8 from all elementary schools

📍 https://www.newarkunified.org/enroll/enroll-now

🏫 High School

Newark Unified School District (NUSD):

Newark Memorial High School – The comprehensive public high school serving all Newark residents (Grades 9–12)

📍 https://www.newarkunified.org/enroll/enroll-now

📍 Determine Your Assigned Schools

To verify the assigned Newark public schools for a specific property:

NUSD Enrollment & Boundary Information (K–12):
📍 https://www.newarkunified.org/enroll/enroll-now

📈 Market Trends

Newark offers relatively more affordable housing compared to its neighboring tech cities, making it attractive to first-time buyers and investors:

Median Home Price (2025): Approximately $1.1 million
Price per Square Foot: Around $800
Average Time on Market: 10–15 days

New developments and proximity to transportation corridors keep demand steady. Areas near the Dumbarton corridor and Lakeshore remain especially popular.