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Newark, OH is a small, quaint city located in Licking County, Ohio. It has much to offer visitors and locals alike, with its charming downtown area and abundance of shops and restaurants. The city is also known for its beautiful parks and outdoor activities, as well as the historic buildings that have been preserved throughout its history. Newark is home to the famous Longaberger basket building, a must-see for any visitor. Reviews of Newark are generally positive, with people praising the friendly atmosphere and variety of things to do. Visitors often comment on how clean and safe it feels to walk around and explore the city's many attractions. One popular activity among both locals and visitors is checking out the many antique stores in town – there's something for everyone here! For those looking to get outdoors, there are plenty of parks in the area where you can take a stroll or go biking or fishing. Overall, Newark provides an enjoyable experience for anyone who visits – whether you're just passing through or plan on staying for a while longer.
based on 7 ReviewsGet to know Newark with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Newark
Historical and cheap, but the inside is horrible. - 9/5/2021
I have lived here in Newark for over nine and a half years. This isn't the best place to live. Sure there's historical buildings, including the courthouse, and the housing is cheap, but there's a lot of abandoned buildings, the crime rate is rising, too many gang and tattooed people, WAY too many Trump supporters, outdated infrastructure, and too many rude people. I plan on moving back to my hometown in six
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As recent newcomers, we love Newark, OH - 11/15/2016
We retired to Newark, coming from the ‘burbs of the Chicago area. People we meet are surprised to hear that someone would choose Newark to retire to, but as newcomers we see a lot of positives. We left the congestion, crime, traffic, and expense, and are so happy we’ve landed here.
It is refreshing to find so many people who are resourceful, friendly, and genuine.
The area is beautiful rolling hills, and one can be living out in the country, yet have access to shopping close by within 6 minutes. Real estate prices are relatively low compared to many other areas and buyers can get a lot of house for far less. Taxes are reasonable; there is no tax on food in Ohio, and our property taxes are only 32% of what we paid in Illinois. Cost of living in general is about 14% less than the US average.
The “downtown” area of Newark has many beautiful old buildings, centered by a county courthouse and square which is being rehabbed. There seems to be
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Not for the young, up and coming - 6/16/2011
This city is good for the older generation, rtetiring, and folks that wont mind settling in an affordable-yet-boring town. Crime is going up. Poverty increasing, and yet the city is struggling and finding ways to keep head above water. Its not bad, unless your in your 20s or 30s and successful, looking to date, and looking for more job
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Born n raised near by - 3/10/2008
The reviews I've read above are from people being nice about the area. I've been trying to run from the place since i was a child. Never fitted into the scene of old drunks riding bicycles. It is rare to find people who have a licence, it has the highest Dui rate in the state, several times more dui arrests than neighboring columbus that is 30 times its size. I heard growing up that they called it little chicago, they said it was because they used to hang people from trees at the courthouse lawn. Its dark n gloomy and ugly here even on sunny days. I can't probably descibe the town in its true light or my review would be rejected for your review. Worst place i've ever been. Go on vacation leave on
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boring - 12/19/2007
This place is awful. There is no jobs and kids are killing people here. It is always gray and winters are awful. We are trying to move away from here as soon as we can. There is nothing for children or anyone else to do. Do not come
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Grey - 3/17/2007
The predominant color of any season here in central Ohio is grey. Sunny days are beatiful, but very
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Wet/Grey - 1/29/2007
The climate in Newark (central Ohio) is wet and gray. A sunny day is a rare
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