Newark

Located in Licking County, Newark is Ohio's county seat with a population of 50,393 residents. The city's 22,236 housing units reflect a mix of ownership and rental arrangements, with 55.6% of occupied homes owner-occupied and a median gross rent of $926 per month. The median household income stands at $58,920. Most residents commute to work, with an average travel time of 21.3 minutes, and just 2.3% of workers work from home, suggesting the local economy leans heavily on in-person employment. Newark sits roughly 35 miles east of Columbus, and its commute figures reflect that some residents travel to the broader metro area for work while others remain employed locally. The city serves as a commercial and government hub for Licking County, with a mix of retail, manufacturing, and public sector employment. Its housing stock offers options across a range of tenure types, making it one of the larger cities in the region outside the Columbus core.

Market description generated from current MLS and U.S. Census data.