Moving to Newark, CA

About Newark

Newark is a Tri-City area community of about 48,000 in southern Alameda County between Fremont and Union City, known for the Cargill salt ponds along the bay, the Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center, and Lakeshore Park. A quiet residential city with strong community facilities.

Home prices in Newark

The median listing price in Newark is $1,198,000.

Top places in Newark

• Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge — salt ponds and baylands trails (Cargill salt operations shown in the Commons photo below).
• Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center — pools, gym, and community programs.
• Lakeshore Park — lake and picnic areas (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Newark Community Center Park.
• The Newark Pavilion and local sports leagues.

Commuting from Newark

• No BART in town; nearest stations are Fremont and Union City (Green/Orange lines) — roughly 60–70 minutes total to downtown San Francisco.
• AC Transit bus service; Dumbarton Express to the Peninsula.
• Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via I-880 and the Bay Bridge: ~45–75 minutes (heavily traffic-dependent).

Schools in Newark

Public schools: Newark Unified 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, CA?
  The median listing price in Newark is $1,198,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
• How is the commute from Newark, CA?
  No BART in town; nearest stations are Fremont and Union City (Green/Orange lines) — roughly 60–70 minutes total to downtown San Francisco.
• Which school district serves Newark, CA?
  Newark is served by Newark Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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