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One of Alameda County’s Tri-Cities adjacent to the Coyote Hills
Newark, the nation’s third largest city with the name, is located amidst nature preserves, East San Francisco Bay waters and various industrial buildings. This community of almost 47,000 people, according to 2023 Census information, is transitioning into a diverse technology hub on the border of Silicon Valley. However, older industries, such as sea salt production, are still essential to the area. This enclave 35 miles south of San Francisco offers miles of nature trails, a regional shopping center, respected schools and easy access to the Dumbarton Bridge and Meta Headquarters in Menlo Park. “If you live in Newark, you just cross one of the bridges to the other side of the bay, and you’re right in the center of Silicon Valley and all the tech companies,” says Irina Bondar, a Realtor with Christie’s International Real Estate with nearly a decade of experience.
Lakeshore Park in Newark features a beautiful lake that surrounds a small suburban island.
Newark's modern streets are full of hybrid and electric vehicles.
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MacGregor Park, Newark Days and a national wildlife preserve
The city maintains 15 parks and recreation facilities, including a skate park, athletic fields and a dog park. The Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center is an indoor swimming facility with a lap pool, a lazy river and a warm-water spa. Newark Community Center Park covers 30 acres with the MacGregor Playfields, a playground and a walking path that connects to the 12-mile Alameda Creek Trail. Newark Days is held every September and celebrates the city’s founding with a four-day festival of carnival rides, music and food on the MacGregor Playfields. Occupying over 30,000 acres, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge has 38 miles of multi-use trails and nature programs. Established in 1972, the preserve is home to 280 species of birds and several endangered species, like the Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse. The Coyote Hills Regional Park is four miles northwest and has hiking, biking and horse-riding trails, camping sites and a pollinator garden.
Newark has been home to sea-salt evaporation ponds for over 150 years. These pools turn shades of pink, red, green and yellow due to microorganisms living in the salty water. The brightly colored ponds are hot spots for photographers. The nationally accredited Newark Museum of Art contains over 300,000 artworks and artifacts, making it one of the largest collections in the country. The museum hosts community events, public tours and the Newark Black Film Festival each July. It’s the longest-running Black film festival in the U.S.
Newark's Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center is one-of-a-kind in its design.
Newark Community Park is a 16-acre park with play structures & picnic tables.
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Local restaurants, NewPark Mall and a farmers' market
Locally owned and chain restaurants cluster around Newark Boulevard and Mowry Avenue. These establishments serve a variety of Asian cuisines, Mexican dishes and classic diner food. NewPark Mall is a regional shopping destination with over 140 retailers, restaurants and an IMAX movie theater. It hosts the Newark Farmers Market every Sunday. The Westlake Lido Faire Shopping Center is an open-air mall with national retailers, almost two dozen eateries and a supermarket. Other grocery stores are spread over the city.
Newark's Lazy Dog is a relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare.
Newark features many popular chain restaurants.
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Newark Unified School District and Ohlone College Newark Center
Newark Unified School District educates nearly 5,000 students across 10 campuses. It earned a B-ranking from Niche and is known for its educational initiative programs. The STEAM program focuses on technology and digital literacy to provide students with practical knowledge for a career or college. Its dual language initiative offers immersive courses in English and Spanish up to the sixth grade while graduating seniors who’ve completed language courses can earn a California Seal of Biliteracy on their diplomas. Ohlone College Newark Center offers associate degrees and professional certificates in biotechnology, registered nursing, environmental studies and more. Plus, Stanford University is 12 miles west.
Newark Memorial High School is a comprehensive high school in Newark.
Coyote Hills Elementary School in Newark is a public school named after the nearby hills.
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Rapidly rising home prices next door to Silicon Valley
Newark's mix of housing includes townhouses, multi-family buildings and single-family homes. Sixty-seven percent of homes are detached, and 82% were built between 1940 and 1999 and have two to four bedrooms. “Housing is more traditional in Newark, but there’s some new development attracting a younger demographic - larger, contemporary housing,” says Bondar.
The rising population in Newark has contributed to it becoming a highly competitive market, where housing prices have increased rapidly over the past 5 years. In fact, home prices rose by 10% over 2024. To meet the demand, townhome, condo and single-family communities are being constructed throughout the city. As of late 2024, homes were selling for a median price of $1.3 million, more than three times the national average of $400,000. “For an established single-family home that has three bedrooms and two bathrooms with 1,500 square feet on a 6,000 square-foot lot, you’re looking at around $1.2 million. On the other side of the Bay, that same house is at least $1.8 million, and in many places, more than $2 million,” Bondar says.
Many homes in Newark are single family detached ranch style homes.
Some of Newark's most sought after real estate is its waterfront properties.
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Major industries, large employers and the Washington Hospital Healthcare System
Newark's prominent industrial sectors include biotechnology, healthcare, professional services, and manufacturing. Some of the city’s largest employers include Amazon Fulfillment, Logitech, KNT Manufacturing and Cargill Salt, one of the country’s largest sea salt producers. The Alameda Health System’s Newark Wellness Clinic is another large employer. It provides the city with imaging labs, family medicine practices and lab services. Five miles away in Fremont, the Washington Hospital Healthcare System operates a hospital with an emergency room, cancer programs and a birth center. With Silicon Valley so close by, many Newark residents regularly commute to San Jose.
Amazon owns and operates a 29-acre fulfillment center in Newark.
Newark Wellness manages children's wellness at all ages and their urgent needs.
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Interstate 880, AC Transit and bike lanes
Newark is served by State Route 84 and Interstate 880, which lead to Palo Alto and San Jose, respectively. AC Transit operates bus routes through the city and across the East Bay, while adjacent Fremont has stations for BART and Amtrak trains. There can be significant noise pollution near the 880 Freeway during heavy travel times. The average commute time from Newark to Fremont or San Jose is 31 minutes one-way, higher than the national average of 27 minutes. Most roads have bike lanes and sidewalks, making running errands or walking more accessible. San Jose is 15 miles south, and Oakland is 25 miles north. Newark is also less than 26 miles from the San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose International Airports.
SR84 is a state highway that connects Newark to San Francisco via the Dumbarton Bridge.
Newark's got some beautiful bicycle trails that follow the coast of the bay.
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Sunny days, air pollution and Newark’s crime rates
Winters in the city are short and rainy, while summers are long and dry with average daily high temperatures in the low 80s. The annual rainfall is 16 inches, and there are 260 sunny days. Newark experiences severe levels of air pollution, including heavy diesel emissions, around 15 days a year from industries along the Bay. People are advised to wear masks outdoors to avoid breathing problems and throat irritation.
Violent crime in Newark is 13% lower than the national average. Property crimes are 124% higher, with auto theft the most reported crime. Property crimes are thought to be increasing due to the city’s rising cost of living, which can create extreme financial stress.
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Birch Grove ia a residential bedroom community of Newark, surrounded by hillside views on the edge of Silicon Valley. “In this area, it’s an affordable place to live, and it’s an easy commute to the other side of the bay, where all the tech companies are located,” says Irina Bondar, an East Bay Realtor with Christie’s International Real Estate who has sold homes in the neighborhood. “You just cross one of the bridges, and you’re right in the center of Silicon Valley.” But the area is more than just a commuter-friendly location, as it offers a more suburban, family-oriented atmosphere. “The neighborhood, but also the city of Newark as a whole, is such a small, close-knit community. I know that gets said a lot, but it actually feels like it,” says local Katie Fuertes, a recreation coordinator of 11 years for Newark’s Recreation & Community Services Department. “Of course, everywhere you go, you’ll find some small events put on for the community, but ours really feel very connected. It’s awesome to see everyone be so involved here and come together in this way.”
The neighborhood’s streetscapes are wide and tree-lined, displaying a blend of California Bay Laurels, palms and linear trees. Most Birch Grove homes were built from the 1960s to the ‘80s, with common housing styles being midcentury ranch and traditional. The homes often feature medium-sized front lawns with attached two-car garages and wide driveways. However, there is a small collection of large contemporary custom homes in Birch Grove’s newer Newark Sanctuary Village subdivision, with tighter lots, more modest front yards mostly street parking. Birch Grove’s home options are considered more affordable than similar homes across the water, with prices ranging from $1 million to $2.2 million. “For a single-family home that has three bedrooms and two bathrooms with 1,500 square feet on a 6,000 square-foot lot, you’re looking at around $1.2 million,” says Bondar. “On the other side of the bay, that same house is $1.8 million at least, and in many places more than $2 million for sure.” Other housing options include condos and townhouses. Contemporary condos range from $450,000 for a one-bedroom and up to $1.27 million for a 3-story, 4-bedroom condo. Townhouses start at $570,000 for two bedrooms and can go up to $1.4 million for a 4-bedroom, luxury-style townhouse.
Students can attend Birch Grove Primary School, which gets a B-plus rating from Niche, followed by the B-rated Newark Junior High School. The B-rated Newark Memorial High School offers over 50 social clubs and features a Media Communications Academy. This hands-on program is designed to prepare students for continued education and job opportunities in graphic design and audio/video production.
Birch Grove is bordered by Interstate 880, which leads directly to San Jose, about 15 miles south and Oakland, about 25 miles north. San Francisco’s southern suburbs are less than 10 miles away via California State Route 84. Multiple Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District bus stops are located throughout Birch Grove for getting around the city, while the San Jose Mineta International Airport is directly 16 miles south.
The 15-acre Birch Grove Park is a traditional neighborhood park with playscapes for various age levels, picnic spots and multiple athletic facilities for tennis, soccer and softball. It also has ample green spaces with shaded, tree-towering portions and a paved walking trail that loops around the park. Newark Sportsfield Park is notable for its 12,000-square-foot public outdoor skate park, along with several lined soccer and softball fields. The Sillman Activity and Family Aquatic Center on Mowry Avenue features a lap pool, an activity pool with two 20-foot water slides and a 245-foot lazy river. The 2-acre Shirley Sisk Grove is an open green space outside the New Park Mall, with a eucalyptus grove and an amphitheater for community events. The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, less than five miles west, is home to over 280 bird species. The refuge has over 30 miles of hiking and biking trails through a terrain of marshes, ponds and wetlands.
Numerous retail and dining options surround Birch Grove, including casual national chains, fast food options and local eateries. New Park Mall features big national retailers like Macy’s, a 12-screen AMC movie theater and a brand-new Costco. It also has a mix of eateries, including Jack’s Restaurant and Bar. This American-style eatery serves happy hour specials on a popular outdoor patio. The Breeze Café on Cedar Boulevard serves breakfast and lunch menu items like crab cake benedicts and French dip sandwiches, along with lattes and cappuccinos. Asian cuisine is a big highlight of Birch Grove, with popular spots like Nijo Castle, a hibachi-style Japanese eatery on Balentine Drive and Hu Din Ji Shanghai Bistro, known for its authentic Shanghai-style dumplings. The Lion Market Shopping Center on Cedar Boulevard is the go-to spot for special Asian food grocery items.
Shirley Sisk Grove hosts a few annual community gatherings, including the popular Groovin’ at the Grove event. Every other Friday of the summer, locals can head to the Grove for free live concerts with bands ranging from country to classic rock. The Grove is also where the annual Newark Mariachi Festival takes place in July, with mariachi bands, local ballet folklorico, community resources and food vendors.
Located directly south of the neighborhood are the vast Cargill salt ponds, which provide many job opportunities for the area. Each year, the Cargill company crystallizes 500,000 tons of sea salt from the ponds for food and other uses, such as melting ice on roads, which benefits the entire Bay Area.
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
47,468
Median Age
40
Population Density
90 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$153,002
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$178,049
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.9%
College Graduates
42.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.9%
% Population in Labor Force
71.6%
Above the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Fairly friendly
Bike Score®®
50/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Walk Score®®
30/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Transit Score®®
30/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
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