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Newark, Delaware is a small city located in New Castle County. It is home to the University of Delaware and has a population of around 33,000 people. It has been ranked as one of the best places to live in Delaware, with a strong job market and low crime rates. However, every city has its pros and cons, and it is important to consider the opinions of those who actually live there. In this case, we will be summarizing user reviews from bestplaces.net to get a better understanding of what it's like to live in Newark, Delaware.

From the user reviews on bestplaces.net, it seems that the majority of people enjoy living in Newark, Delaware. One user, named Sarah, says, "Newark has a small town feel with all the amenities of a larger city. It's the perfect mix for me." Another user, John, praises the city's job market, stating, "The University of Delaware provides a lot of job opportunities and there are also many local businesses that offer employment options." However, not all reviews are positive. A user named Tina mentions the high cost of living in Newark, saying, "Housing prices are expensive and taxes are high. It's not an affordable place to live." Similarly, Alex expresses concerns about the lack of diversity in the city, writing, "Newark is not very diverse. There is a large population of white college students, but not much representation of other races and cultures." Despite these critiques, the overall sentiment from users is that Newark, Delaware is a great place to live and offers many opportunities for its residents.

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Public schools ugh - 6/3/2012
Generally, Delaware public schools are dreadful. Most people that can afford it choose to invest in their child or children by sending them anywhere but to a Delaware Public School. I agree Read More

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Newark is a Gem! Three thumbs up!! - 1/1/2008
I have lived in Newark for 27 years. My great-grandmother owned the Windy Hills development when it was a farm, and my father even grew up in the same house that I did. I love this town, because even though I have traveled through most of the States (and over seas), this town does not compare with many other towns. There is great diversity, nightlife, friendly people, great schools and universities, and lots of culture. Also, this town is a short drive from the beaches; major cities like New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore; and also there are mountains nearby too! There's always something to do in Read More

Is mass transit to Philly good? - 4/6/2007
I am thinking of moving to Newark, but wanted to know if commuting to Philly is possible, especially outside of 9-5 hours. I see PATCO runs to Newark, but I don't know how Read More

Life in Newark - 4/5/2007
Newark is a small and nice city. The climate is very climate and people are kind and friendly. The city also kept many traditional US Read More

John Rossi - 9/20/2006
Newark, Delaware is an excellent place to live. It is a growing and vibrant college town within an easy drive to Philadelphia and Baltimore/ The University of Delaware is close by and there are a number of excellent commuinty colleges nearby including Delaware Technicak and Community College which was Community College of the year back in 2002. couple the low unemployment rate of 3.2% with the lack of a state sales tax and you'd be hard pressed to find a better place to Read More

Honest Opinions about Delaware and Newark schools - 7/20/2006
We are considering a move to Delaware, but we don't know anything about the schools. We have family in the Newark area. Can anyone tell me where to stick to and where to stay away from? Is there a better city area for schools in Delaware? Thank Read More

Erratic - 4/30/2006
The climate here is more erratic than any other place I have lived. The weather can change from the 40's to the 80's within the span of a week during the Read More

Terminal Manager - 4/3/2006
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