Newark, NJ
Living in Newark
Bikeability87
Walkability90
Commute16
Public Transit89
Affordability61
Public Safety30
Airports97
Hospitals5
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
281kPopulation+6.4k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black48%
Caucasian11%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate36%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income-$460 (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service27%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van62%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation26%
Taxicab1%
Walked6%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$245kMedian Home Value-$43k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$945Median Monthly Rent+$165 (2010–19)
19%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached10%
Multiple units19%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas73%
Crime
Violent Crime in Newark
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Essex County60
Property Crime in Newark
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Essex County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (79%)(18%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump17%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Newark
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding61
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Newark, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Newark, NJ
Newark Boys Chorus School
0 miles, NW
Alif Muhammads N/a School
0 miles, W
Ironbound Catholic Academy
1 miles, E
St Benedict's Prep
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Newark, NJ
Pillar College
1 miles, N
Rutgers University-Newark
1 miles, N
New Jersey Institute of Technology
1 miles, N
Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok
4 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Newark, NJ
Saint Michael's Medical Center
1 miles, N
The University Hospital
2 miles, NW
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
2 miles, SW
East Orange General Hospital
3 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Newark, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
2 miles, S
Laguardia Airport
16 miles, E
John F Kennedy International Airport
21 miles, E
Westchester County Airport
34 miles, NE