The Town FilesNewark, Vermont
Town in Caledonia County · population 584 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $229,900
- Household income
- $72,929
- Jan low / Jul high
- 3° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 115 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 41.4
Newark is a town of 584 people in Caledonia County, Vermont. The median home is worth $229,900, below the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks better for cycling than 94% of Vermont towns, quieter than 93% of Vermont towns, better transit than 90% of Vermont towns.
How Newark ranks
Percentile among Vermont towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Vermont towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Newark is worth $229,900, below the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $72,929, which is more affordable than 76% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $1,708 a month. 90.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newark | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,900 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $1,708 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $72,929 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 90.8% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 42.6% | — |
Who lives in Newark
| People | Newark | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.9% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.0% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.4% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 33.9 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.4% | 89.3% |
Weather in Newark
July highs average 76.4°F and January lows 3.4°F. About 44.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 114.9 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 184 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Newark since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on August 25, 2007.
Severe weather in Caledonia County since 1996
Caledonia County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Flood | DR-4826: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4810: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3609: Tropical Depression Debby |
| July 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4720: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3595: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Caledonia County
Caledonia County had 11,117 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,371 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Newark itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Newark
1 public school with 60 students, about 7.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark School | PK-8 | 60 | 7.5 |
Towns near Newark
- Brighton, VT5.4 mi · 1,157 people · home $163,900
- Island Pond, VT6.0 mi · 750 people · home $145,800
- Sutton, VT6.8 mi · 913 people · home $231,100
- Burke, VT8.6 mi · 1,651 people · home $340,600
- Charleston, VT10.3 mi · 1,021 people · home $238,000
- Barton, VT10.6 mi · 2,872 people · home $201,200
- Sheffield, VT10.7 mi · 682 people · home $171,900
- Morgan, VT11.1 mi · 638 people · home $311,300
Newark questions
Is Newark, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newark scores better for retirees than 23% of Vermont towns and quieter than 93%. 19.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.4).
How much does a house cost in Newark?
The median owner-occupied home in Newark is valued at $229,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,929, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,708 a month.
What is the weather like in Newark?
July highs average 76.4°F and January lows 3.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.9 inches of precipitation a year and 114.9 inches of snow.
Does Newark get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Newark in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)