Columbus metro, OH relocation guide
Moving to Newark, OH
$275,000Median listing price
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About Newark
Newark ( NEW-ərk) is a city in Licking County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located 40 miles (64 km) east of Columbus at the junction of the forks of the Licking River.
Home prices in Newark
The median listing price in Newark is $275,000.
Top places in Newark
- Newark Earthworks
- Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks
- Ohio River
- Observatory Mound
- Hopewell earthworks
- Ohio Historical Society
- Octagon Earthworks
- National Heisey Glass Museum
Commuting from Newark
- Approximate drive to downtown Columbus: ~55 minutes (estimate; straight-line distance ~32.9 miles).
- Parts of Licking County fall within COTA's service area (all of Franklin County plus portions of Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, and Union counties) — check COTA for current routes serving Newark; driving is the primary option elsewhere.
- All drive times are estimates; verify against current routing before a move.
Schools in Newark
Public schools: Newark City School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Newark FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Newark, OH?
The median listing price in Newark is $275,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Newark, OH?
Approximate drive to downtown Columbus: ~55 minutes (estimate; straight-line distance ~32.9 miles). - Which school district serves Newark, OH?
Newark is served by Newark City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.