There are 20 independent living communities serving Newark, Ohio. This includes 2 communities in Newark and 18 nearby. The median cost / day for independent living in Ohio is approximately $73, with costs running between $25 and $179 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median cost of $2,184, with costs ranging from about $761 to $5,379. The median annual cost is $26,205, which is over the US average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Newark generally ranges from as little as $550 per month all the way up to $2,915 per month. The median cost is approximately $1,697 per month, or about $20,361 annually.
Newark is a medium-sized city in the State of Ohio. It is located in Licking County and is part of the Columbus metropolitan statistical area. Though the city is home to 59,605 inhabitants, the encompassing area contains a population of 1,451,748. About 27% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
Newark has an average SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has a mean per capita income of $23,000 and a mean household income is $42,000 (the Ohio state average is $49,000). The median housing price in Newark is $60,000, which is less than the Ohio average of $177,000. Newark also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 9.33%.
Newark has tolerable mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and pleasant summers. The city receives average levels of precipitation annually. Newark has very poor water quality, poor air quality, and a low crime rate in relation to other cities in the US.