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Newark
  • City in New Jersey
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Newark

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    C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D
    3. Housing
      D minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      C minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      D minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Newark is a city in New Jersey with a population of 306,247. Newark is in Essex County. Living in Newark offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Newark there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Newark and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Newark...
    Population
    306,247
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $271,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,167
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      77%
    • Own
      23%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      324
      282.7
    • Murder
      20.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      18.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      127.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      147.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      679.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      604.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      23%
      11%
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    Working in Newark

    Jobs
    D minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $41,335
    National
    $69,021
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