Newark, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
307,188 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,416 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$337,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,042 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,165 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
22.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Essex County
6
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Essex County
4
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 30
Feb 3 8 33
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 5 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 79% of residents leaning left and 18% leaning right.

Liberal (80%) (18%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 16%
Hillary Clinton 82%
Other 2%

Schools

South Street Elementary School
<1 miles, SE 1.4 star
Oliver Street School
<1 miles, E 3.2 star

Colleges

Pillar College
1 miles, NE
Essex County College
1 miles, N 1.4 star
Rutgers University-Newark
1 miles, N 3.7 star
New Jersey Institute of Technology
1 miles, N 4.1 star

Hospitals

Saint Michael's Medical Center
1 miles, N 3.2 star
The University Hospital
2 miles, N 1.4 star
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
2 miles, W 3.2 star
East Orange General Hospital
3 miles, NW 1.4 star

Airports

Laguardia Airport
16 miles, E 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
21 miles, SE 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
34 miles, E 1.4 star