The median home price in Newark is $415,000, above the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $58,000, the price-to-income ratio is 7.2x — meaning buyers typically spend 7.2 years of gross income on the purchase price.
Property taxes in Newark run 2.47% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $10,251 per year, or $854 per month added to your mortgage payment. This is significantly above the national average of 1.1%, making property taxes a major factor in your total housing cost.
New Jersey has a state income tax. Factor your take-home pay into how much mortgage you can comfortably carry each month.
The cost of living index in Newark is 130 (national average = 100). Expect to pay more for groceries, transportation, and services in addition to housing.