The Town FilesNewark, Illinois
Village in Kendall County · population 973 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $241,100
- Household income
- $99,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 43.0
Newark is a village of 973 people in Kendall County, Illinois. The median home is worth $241,100, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for families than 97% of Illinois towns, more of a college town than 90% of Illinois towns, easier by car than 87% of Illinois towns.
How Newark ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Newark is worth $241,100, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $99,375, which is more affordable than 42% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,006 a month. 83.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newark | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $241,100 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,006 | $960 |
| Median household income | $99,375 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 83.0% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Newark
| People | Newark | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.1% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.1% | 90.4% |
Weather in Newark
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 15.7°F. About 38.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.3 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newark since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 25, 1978 about 5.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 14, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on May 12, 2000.
Severe weather in Kendall County since 1996
Kendall County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1800: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| December 29, 2006 | Snowstorm | EM-3269: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Kendall County
Kendall County had 30,329 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,205 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Newark itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Newark
7 public schools with 520 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Comm High School | 9-12 | 178 | 9.9 |
| Lisbon Grade School | K-8 | 128 | 11.6 |
| Newark Elem School | K-4 | 108 | 10.8 |
| Millbrook Junior High School | 5-8 | 106 | 15.1 |
| Newark CCSD 66 | Other | — | — |
| Newark CHSD 18 | Other | — | — |
| Lisbon CCSD 90 | Other | — | — |
Towns near Newark
- Millington, IL2.1 mi · 617 people · home $230,700
- Sheridan, IL5.2 mi · 2,431 people · home $186,400
- Lake Holiday, IL7.2 mi · 5,687 people · home $256,400
- Sandwich, IL8.1 mi · 7,221 people · home $255,700
- Somonauk, IL8.7 mi · 1,786 people · home $234,400
- Plano, IL10.2 mi · 11,847 people · home $230,700
- Yorkville, IL11.7 mi · 21,533 people · home $335,300
- Leland, IL12.5 mi · 951 people · home $186,800
Newark questions
Is Newark, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newark scores better for retirees than 8% of Illinois towns and quieter than 37%. 24.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.0).
How much does a house cost in Newark?
The median owner-occupied home in Newark is valued at $241,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $99,375, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,006 a month.
What is the weather like in Newark?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 15.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.8 inches of precipitation a year and 24.3 inches of snow.
Does Newark get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newark since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 25, 1978. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)