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Newman, CA


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Newman, CA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old108
Male Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity94
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men22
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income44
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work85
Public Transportation Use42
Working at Home21
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents69
People Living Alone13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime66

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