Where Newark is
Newark is a city in New Castle County, Delaware. It covers about 9.4 square miles and had 30,601 residents at the 2020 census.
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Newark, DE: What to Know About the College Town
A look at Newark, Delaware: its history, getting around by road and rail, parks and trails, the local school district and the housing market.
History
Newark was founded in 1694 by Scots-Irish and Welsh settlers and was chartered in 1758 by King George II. The Battle of Cooch's Bridge is described as the first time the Stars and Stripes was flown in battle. The Chrysler Newark Assembly plant operated here from 1951 to 2008.
Getting around
Newark is served by Interstate 95 and several state routes. The Newark Rail Station is serviced by SEPTA and Amtrak on the Northeast Corridor.
Things to do
The University of Delaware is based in Newark. The city also maintains 36 parks covering over 700 acres, with 21 miles of trails.
The housing market
In Q4 2025, the most recent period in the closed-sale data Foraker uses, the median sale price in Newark was $382,500 and the average sale price was $402,495, across 66 closed sales. These figures come from Bright MLS closed-sale data. They describe homes that sold in that period, not homes for sale today.
Schools
Public schools in Newark are managed by the Christina School District. Buyers can look up the district and its schools directly before choosing a home.
Talk to us about buying or selling in Newark
If you are thinking about buying or selling here, the Foraker team would be glad to talk it through. You can read the Newark market report or browse Foraker's current listings at forakerrealty.com.
Sources
This guide is compiled from the public sources below and from Foraker's market data. Details such as events and routes change, so check before you go.
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