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New Providence, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09
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Table Of Contents
  1. Overall Quality Of Life
  2. Crime Statistics
  3. Cost of living
  4. Images
  5. Rankings
  6. Map & Stats
Population
13,049
Unemployment
5.1%
Poverty
2.9%
Median Home
$607,100
Median Income
$143,672
Median Rent
$1,733

New Providence SnackAbility

10
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
10
Amenities
9
Education
9.5
Commute
3

New Providence, NJ Crime Report

35
Total Crimes
257.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
-89.60%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw		 New Providence
/ 100k People		 New Jersey
/ 100k People		 National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 35 257.5 1,542.5 2,476.7
Violent Crime 0 0.0 206.9 366.7
Murder 0 0.0 2.9 5.0
Robbery 0 0.0 64.5 81.6
Aggravated Assault 0 0.0 122.2 250.2
Property Crime 35 257.5 1,335.7 2,109.9
Burglary 5 36.8 184.6 340.5
Larceny 29 213.4 1,034.7 1,549.5
Car Theft 1 7.4 116.4 219.9

New Providence, NJ Cost Of Living

151
New Providence's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense New Providence New Jersey National Average
Overall 151 123 100
Services 102 111 100
Groceries 113 110 100
Health 99 102 100
Housing 263 158 100
Transportation 110 110 100
Utilities 87 100 100

New Providence, NJ Photos

New Providence Nj Public Park With Pergola And Benches
Source: Public Domain
New Providence Nj Public Park With Memorial
Source: Public Domain
Commuter Train In New Providence Nj
Source: Public Domain
New Providence Nj Athletic Fields With Fence To Keep Deer Out
Source: Public Domain
New Providence Nj School Entrance
Source: Public Domain
New Providence Nj Public Library
Source: Public Domain
New Providence Nj Public Library Interior View Desks And Shelves
Source: Public Domain
New Providence Nj Playfield And Grassy Areas
Source: Public Domain
New Providence Nj Leafy Street On A Summer Day
Source: Public Domain

Rankings for New Providence in New Jersey

Ranks #21 in Safest Places In New Jersey

 Safest Places In New Jersey

Ranks #26 in Best Places To Live In New Jersey

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Ranks #35 in Richest Cities In New Jersey

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Map Of New Providence, NJ

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Population over time in New Providence

Year Population % Change
2019 13,049 1.9%
2018 12,808 0.7%
2017 12,716 2.3%
2016 12,434 0.6%
2015 12,355 0.3%
2014 12,314 0.7%
2013 12,225 0.3%
2012 12,191 1.0%
2011 12,076 0.5%
2010 12,018 -

Race / Ethnicity in New Providence

White
72.9% (9,508)
African American
0.7% (87)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
14.5% (1,887)
Hawaiian
0.0% (3)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.6% (475)
Hispanic
8.3% (1,089)
Race New Providence NJ USA
White 72.9% 55.4% 60.7%
African American 0.7% 12.7% 12.3%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.7%
Asian 14.5% 9.4% 5.5%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.2%
Two Or More 3.6% 1.8% 2.4%
Hispanic 8.3% 20.2% 18.0%

Gender in New Providence

Female
50.1% (6,534)
Male
49.9% (6,515)
Gender New Providence NJ USA
Female 50.1% 51.2% 50.8%
Male 49.9% 48.8% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in New Providence for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (130)
9-12th Grade
2.0% (260)
High School / GED
13.0% (1,696)
Some College
9.0% (1,174)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (782)
Bachelor's Degree
40.0% (5,219)
Master's Degree
19.0% (2,479)
Professional Degree
6.0% (782)
Doctorate Degree
4.0% (521)
Education New Providence NJ USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 5.0% 6.0%
9-12th Grade 2.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 13.0% 27.0% 27.0%
Some College 9.0% 16.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 7.0% 8.0%
Bachelor's Degree 40.0% 24.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 19.0% 11.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 6.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 4.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For New Providence, New Jersey

Less than $10,000
2.2% (28,901)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.0% (26,300)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.3% (56,357)
$25,000 to $34,999
1.7% (22,254)
$35,000 to $49,999
3.3% (42,774)
$50,000 to $74,999
6.5% (85,259)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.2% (172,541)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.7% (244,506)
$150,000 to $199,999
14.8% (192,483)
$200,000 or more
33.2% (433,521)
Income New Providence NJ USA
Less than $10,000 2.2% 4.9% 6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.0% 3.2% 4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.3% 7.1% 8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 1.7% 6.9% 8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 3.3% 9.4% 12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 6.5% 14.6% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 12.1% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.7% 17.7% 15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 14.8% 10.1% 6.8%
$200,000 or more 33.2% 14.0% 7.7%

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