Newman, CA

Newman, California

Newman, California, in Stanislaus county, is 15 miles SW of Turlock, California (center to center) and 48 miles E of San Jose, California. The city is in the Modesto area. There are 7,093 residents in Newman.

The People and Families of Newman

In Newman, about 58% of adults are married. When people think of Newman, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Newman.

Males are more numerous in the city than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newman had a median family income of $42,523.

Political Inclinations

Newman folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Newman Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Newman that were owner-occupied was 72%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Newman has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Newman, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Newman strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 15%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 18%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Newman, CA

Comparing Newman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Newman Almanac

Newman Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Newman Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Newman residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Newman High Schools (2004)

ORESTIMBA HIGH
707 HARDIN ROAD
209-862-2916
A Title I school.
Serves 670 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

NEWMAN-CROWS LANDING INDEPENDENT STUDY
890 MAIN ST.
209-862-2309
A Non-traditional School
Serves 35 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

WEST SIDE VALLEY HIGH (CONT.)
908 MAIN ST.
209-862-2412
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 20 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20

FOOTHILL COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL
1315 YOLO STREET
209-862-2933
A Non-traditional School
Serves 13 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13

Newman Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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