Alameda County
Newark
Dumbarton Bridge access with newer construction
Overview
Newark sits at the southern tip of Alameda County, connected to the Peninsula and South Bay by the Dumbarton Bridge and I-880. It has a meaningful supply of newer condo and townhome construction, drawing buyers priced out of Fremont and Silicon Valley.
Typical home price
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Condo / townhome price
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Starter home price
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Typical HOA
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Commute & access
Typical drive and transit times to common Bay Area destinations.
| Destination | Drive | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto (via Dumbarton) | 20–30 min | Dumbarton Express bus ~30–40 min |
| Fremont | 10–15 min | AC Transit to Fremont BART |
| San Francisco | 45–70 min | BART from Fremont ~65–75 min |
Schools
Top-rated campuses serving this city, by district. See the full School Ratings Finder for every campus and filter.
| School | District | Level | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Memorial High School | Newark Unified School District (NUSD) | high | B |
| Schilling Elementary School | Newark Unified School District (NUSD) | elementary | B |
| Newark Junior High School | Newark Unified School District (NUSD) | middle | B- |
| Birch Grove Primary / Intermediate | Newark Unified School District (NUSD) | elementary | B- |
| Kennedy Elementary School | Newark Unified School District (NUSD) | elementary | B- |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Newark Unified School District (NUSD) | elementary | C+ |
| Bridgepoint High School | Newark Unified School District (NUSD) | alternative | C |
New construction
Where builders are actively selling or planning homes.
- Bayside at Newark (Integral Communities), a 206-acre waterfront master-planned community with single-family homes and townhomes across four neighborhoods
Pros
- Newer condo/townhome construction than most Alameda County neighbors, led by the Bayside master plan
- Dumbarton Bridge access to the Peninsula without a Fremont price tag
- Has a First-Time Homebuyer Programs guide on this site
Cons
- No BART station in Newark itself
- Newark Memorial High School rates mid-pack (around 6/10) — not a top-schools draw
- Dumbarton Bridge traffic can erase the commute-time advantage at peak hours
Nearby alternatives
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