Newark, New Jersey

Population 277,718

Newark is located in Essex County, NJ. The population is 277,718, making Newark the largest city in Essex County and the largest city in the state of New Jersey.

There are 93 public schools in Newark with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Newark is high , and there are 5 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Newark is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Newark property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Newark include Harrison, East Newark and Irvington Township.

Newark Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 25.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.8%

Crime Rate

9.35% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 548
  • Violent Crimes: 619
  • Robbery: 226
  • Burglary: 256
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 837

Registered Offenders

98.86% Lower than national avg.
  • 5 offenders in Newark
  • 0.18 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,358 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 23
  • Registered Polluters: 95
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 1,237

Unemployment

High 6.1%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 93 K-12 public schools in Newark, NJ and 24 private schools. Homefacts rates Newark's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
24 Private Schools

Alif Muhammads N/a School

Alpha & Omega Christian School

Calvary Christian School

Cclc At Newark

Christ The King Prepatory School

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9 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Newark, NJ

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507 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Newark, NJ issued 507 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 507 permits, 32 were issued for single family homes and 475 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Newark, NJ issued 289 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 289 permits, 3 were issued for single family homes and 286 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,088
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,299
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,560
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,986
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,354

Zip Codes

07017 07018 07029 07040 07079 07101 07102 07103 07104 07105 07106 07107 07108 07109 07111
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Environmental Hazards

1358 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Newark, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Newark, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Newark, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.98°
  • February 36.13°
  • March 44.77°
  • April 55.17°
  • May 64.36°
  • June 73.34°
  • July 79.95°
  • August 76.72°
  • September 69.82°
  • October 56.72°
  • November 47.12°
  • December 37.47°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Newark, NJ

Earthquakes
Newark, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Newark, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Newark, NJ has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Newark, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Newark, NJ: $31,100

Unemployment

Unemployment in Newark is 6.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.79%
White Collar - 43.21%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Albio Sires
  • Donald Payne Jr.

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

12 Cemeteries view all

32 FCC Towers view all

18 Fire Stations view all

3 Hospitals view all

9 Libraries view all

14 Police Stations view all

5 Retirement Homes view all

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