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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether you are traveling across town or across the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Newark, Delaware.

About Newark, Delaware

Newark, Delaware is found in a well-placed location right between Baltimore, Maryland to the southwest and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the northeast. Reading, Pennsylvania is to the north, Wilmington, Delaware is to the east. Dover, Delaware is to the south. It is possible to jump on an interstate freeway and visit any of the nearby cities within about an hour or so of driving depending on the traffic encountered.

Newark is a quaint town with only about 31,000 people. Newark is one of the oldest towns in America, having been established in 1758. The town changes slowly. The main street in Newark looks very much like it did many decades ago.

What To Do in Newark, Delaware

Museums: At the beautiful Iron Hill Park, there is a lovely natural history museum for those interested in archeology. The Pencader Heritage Museum has nice displays about local history. More local history is offered at the Newark History Museum.

Stadiums and Centers: Patriot Ice Center is an ice rink and hockey arena that hosts the teams of the Delaware Patriots and the Delaware Ducks. The Bob Carpenter Center, located on the University of Delaware campus, holds sporting events.

Attractions: For a nice day trip, the Wilmington and Western Railroad, in nearby Wilmington, offers a 90-minute scenic ride on this historic railway. The New Castle 100 Archers is a magnificent archery range. Vince's Sports Center offers fun mini-golf and games for the family to enjoy.

Festivals: During winter and summer, there are plenty of special events. The Newark Municipal Parks and Recreation Department has a listing of the events organized by seasons.

Parks: There are beautiful parks in the area that include:

• White Clay Creek State Park: This park has many miles of trails for hiking, running, and biking. There is the historical Chambers House and a Nature Centre. During the summer there are plenty of concerts to enjoy.
• Glasgow Park: This park has a farmer's market on Friday evenings from May to October. There is a skate park. It also has basketball courts, dog walks, hiking trails, and tennis courts. During winter, kids enjoy the sledding hill.
• George Reed Park: This charming public park is situated on the Delaware River right across the street from Newark High School.
• Folk Memorial Park: Here one finds a nice playground for kids and pleasant picnic areas.

Shopping: The best contemporary shopping is found at the popular Christiana Mall that has many national brands and local stores. For antique lovers, Aunt Margaret's Antique Mall is a must see.

Working in Newark, Delaware

The median household income in Newark is $55,256. This is around $5,000 lower than other cities in Delaware; however, it is on par with the national average in the United States. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is over 2 percentage points lower than other cities in Delaware and 2.5 percentage points lower than the national average in the United States.

Newark has a mixture of larger employers and jobs in these sectors:

• University of Delaware: This state university is one of the largest employers in Newark employing over 8,600 workers.
• Large Employers: Other large employers, with headquarters in Newark, include W. L. Gore & Associates (employs 9.500 nationally), Integrity Staffing Solutions (employs 26,000 nationally), American Honda Finance Corp. (employs 1,400 locally) and Sallie Mae (employs 1,200 locally.).
• Retail, Services Industries, Bars, and Restaurants: These jobs are abundant, yet quickly filled by the constant influx of college students looking for part-time work.

Newark, DE Neighborhoods

Luxury homes, in the $300k to $400k price range, are found the nice neighborhoods of Academy Hills, Christine Manor, Covered Bridge Farms, and West Branch. More modestly-priced homes, from $150k to $200K, are found in the neighborhoods of Robscott Manor and the Gardens at Whitechapel.

Newark, Delaware School District

Newark is in the Christina School District that also covers part of nearby Wilmington, Delaware.

Public Schools: There are five grammar schools, one middle school, and four high schools in Newark. There is also one special School for the Deaf (K to 12th grade).

Charter Schools: There is one Newark Charter School (K to 12th grade).

Colleges and Universities: Newark is the home of the state's University of Delaware.

Moving to Newark, Delaware Resource Guide

To register a vehicle, get Delaware plates, and a Delaware driver's license, visit the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles.

To make your move easier here is a list of the contact information you need to set up the services for your new place.

Utilities

Electricity, Water, Trash Pickup, Recycling, and Sewer: These services are provided by the City of Newark. You can open an account online to avoid waiting in lines or give them a call at 302-366-7000

Natural Gas is provided by Delmarva Power telephone number is 1-800-375-7117

Telephone/Television/Internet Service is provided by many national companies including AT&T, Earthlink, fios, xfinity, DirecTV, Dish, and many others. One easy way to compare the services available is to use the zip code of your new place in Newark and search for providers on Wirefly.com.

Newark Municipal Government

The Newark City website offers information about governmental departments including the Parks and Recreation Department.

Newark, Delaware Housing

Here are some important statistics about housing and living in the Newark, Delaware area:

• Cost of Living: The cost of living in Newark is 8% higher than living in other cities in Delaware and 17% higher than the average cost of living in the United States.
• Median House Price: The median house price is $270,700. This is about $37,000 higher than other cities in Delaware and about $86,000 higher than the national average in the United States.
• Home Ownership %: Owner-occupied homes represent 55.9% of the homes in Newark. This is about 14% lower than other cities in Delaware and about 7% lower than the national average in the United States.
• Median Rental Cost: The median rent is $1,177. This is $138 higher than other cities in Delaware and $328 higher than the national average in the United States.

Newark has a small-town feel that makes it a nice place to go to school at the University of Delaware and to raise a family.