Newman, CA

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):

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)

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

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