Safest Neighborhoods in Newark, CA

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Newark's highest safety score is 3.8 out of 5, in Newark. 0 ranked Newark neighborhoods score 4 out of 5 or higher for safety.

Houseberry scores 1 Newark neighborhood on schools, safety, amenities, price, value and appreciation. Across the five nearest cities the average safety score is 3.4 out of 5, against 3.8 in Newark.

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Newark, Newark, CA neighborhood

Newark, Newark, CA

Overall Score : 3.3/5
SCHOOL2.9/5
SAFETY3.8/5
AMENITIES3.2/5
PRICE$1,344,320
APPRECIATION-6.24 %
VALUE$4kUndervalued

Keywords: Suburban Comfort, Accessible Location, Bay Wildlife Proximity

Newark is a close-knit city in the East Bay, offering a comfortable suburban atmosphere with easy access to major thoroughfares like I-880 and the Dumbarton Bridge. Residents benefit from local shopping centers—most notably NewPark Mall—as well as plenty of casual and family-owned dining options. Beyond the city streets, nearby Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge provides opportunities for nature walks, bird-watching, and scenic views of the Bay. ... See Full Page

Scores updated August 2026

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Newark safety: your questions, answered

What are the safest neighborhoods in Newark?

Newark has the highest safety score in Newark, at 3.8 out of 5.

Is Newark safe?

Houseberry scores Newark's 1 ranked neighborhood from 3.8 to 3.8 out of 5 for safety. No Newark neighborhood scores 4.0 out of 5 or higher for safety.

Is Newark in Newark safe?

Newark scores 3.8 out of 5 for safety on Houseberry, the highest safety score among Newark's 1 ranked neighborhoods. 0 Newark neighborhoods score 4.0 out of 5 or higher for safety.

What do homes cost in Newark's top safety-rated neighborhoods?

Newark, which has the highest safety score in Newark with a price on record, has a median home price of $1,344,320.

How does Newark compare with nearby cities for safety?

Newark neighborhoods average 3.8 out of 5 for safety. The nearest cities average Fremont 3.7, Union City 3.4, East Palo Alto 3.0, Hayward 3.3 and Palo Alto 3.8.

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