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Newman, California

Introduction to Newman, California

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

Newman History

Newman was named in honor of Simon Newman, a local landowner, but the town was first discovered by Europeans in 1806.

Newman and nearby Attractions

  • Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge
  • Tracy Historical Museum
  • Pacheco State Park
  • Gustine Museum
  • San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area
  • Merced County Courthouse Museum

Things To Do In Newman

Popular local attractions include the Del Puerto Canyon Road, the Colorado Ball Park and the George J. Hatfield SRA. The Gustine Museum, the Castle Air Museum and the Merced County Courthouse Museum may interest those hoping to learn more about the area’s history as well. Local parks include the Merced National Wildlife Refuge, the San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area and the Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge.

Newman Transportation

San Jose International is the nearest major airport.

Newman Higher Education

Merced College, Santa Clara University and California State University-Stanislaus are all nearby.

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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