Lead Paint Risk in Newark, DE

54.5%Pre-1978 Housing

5,451Pre-1978 Units

10,002Total Housing Units

ElevatedRisk Level

How Newark Compares

Newark

54.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

Delaware

42.7%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Newark Residents

Newark has an elevated level of pre-1978 housing (54.5%). A significant portion of homes predate the lead paint ban. If your home was built before 1978, consider having it tested for lead paint.

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