Newark, NJ
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Newark, New Jersey Summary
Life in Newark research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Newark over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Newark:
The population in Newark is 306,247.
The median home value in Newark is $271,700.
The median income in Newark is $41,335.
The cost of living in Newark is 112 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Newark is $1,167.
The unemployment rate in Newark is 11.2%.
The poverty rate in Newark is 25.8%.
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Newark, NJ Crime Report
Crime in Newark summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Newark. Key points include:
There were 7,121 total crimes in Newark in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Newark is 2,340.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Newark is 519.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Newark is 1,820.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Newark is 0.68% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Newark Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Newark / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 7,121 | 2,340.0 | 1,353.6 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,582 | 519.9 | 195.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 53 | 17.4 | 3.7 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 469 | 154.1 | 49.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 974 | 320.1 | 127.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 5,539 | 1,820.2 | 1,158.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 537 | 176.5 | 146.2 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 2,869 | 942.8 | 896.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 2,133 | 700.9 | 115.7 | 282.7 |
Newark, NJ Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Newark summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Newark. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Newark is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Newark is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Newark is $271,700.
The median income in Newark is $41,335.
Newark's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Newark Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Newark | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 111 | 100 | |
| Services | 116 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 104 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 116 | 130 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 108 | 100 | |
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7 Reviews & Comments About Newark
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UGottaKnowThis -
I've lived in Newark for 4 years now. This city has gotten a lot better than when I first came here. Lots of building going on here. Lots of houses being renovated here. Warrant squads are out and doing there thing. Many places where there were people hanging out on the street have been cleaned up. Many working people are moving here from NYC because of the much lower rents. People are buying houses here and are easy to obtain just as long as you have a good credit score, like 620 and up and you can show a work history of at least 2 - 3 years. Lots of businesses are moving into Newark now creating jobs. East Orange, Elizabeth, Union, Paterson and other cities are all being built up and the same thing that is happening here and happened in Jersey City and Hoboken is going on. New Jersey is making a come back.
Alex Guerrero -
So I lived in Newark basically my whole entire life and what I have to say from experience living here is that Newark does deserve to go on that list but not as #2 on the list because there are some bad parts and some good parts I live in the southern part of Newark which we call the Ironbound section of Newark and it is a wonderful place to live in there are many parks and schools and easy to travel to New York City. The bad parts of Newark where there is crime is the north and not to be racist or mean but that part houses ghetto people and i go to school in that area I am afraid of even walking home but once I reach the Ironbound I walk freely and in peace. This is just my point of view of Newark.
Jaydalynn Rodriguez -
I live in Newark. Plus Newark is not bad at all
HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-01 13:27:44.104756
Plenty of colleges in and around Newark, our newspapers and emails are currently spammed about the student that got robbed, mugged, or murdered recently. Pretty gross city overall, drivers in the area are morons.
Avoid Newark NJ at all costs. No redeeming qualities.
HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-05 08:20:05
there are no crimes and it has a very pleasant atmosphere and it also has a school and the local governance is good
liberty state park is my favorite place to hang out and new port is the best area to visit
HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-20 19:31:35.790416
I stopped in the city because I was driving to New York. The city is like a tremble, very old and people are not so nice. I went to a convenient store and everyone was looking at me weird because I was probably in the wrong neighborhood. I felt very unwelcome, therefore I decided to drive off and not stay in a hotel there.
There was no good thing about this town. Everything looked destroyed. The stores were so old and most gas stations smelled like pee. The whole neighborhood had shady people. I would not recommend staying at this place.
HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-27 20:30:20.465510
There are schools, colleges and several indian stores.
Niagra is my favourite place. It is awesome
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Newark Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Newark
The current population in Newark is 306,247. The population has increased 11.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 306,247 | 9.2% |
| 2020 | 280,463 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 282,803 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 280,139 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 279,793 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 278,750 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 277,357 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 276,478 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 275,512 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 274,674 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Newark
Newark is:
9.9% White with 30,463 White residents.
46.5% African American with 142,312 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 702 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 5,605 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 102 Hawaiian residents.
2.1% Other with 6,535 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 7,911 Two Or More residents.
36.8% Hispanic with 112,617 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Newark | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9.9% | 53.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 46.5% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 9.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 36.8% | 20.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Newark
Newark is 50.8% female with 155,672 female residents.
Newark is 49.2% male with 150,574 male residents.
| Gender | Newark | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newark for adults over 25
13.0% of adults in Newark completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Newark completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Newark completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Newark completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Newark completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Newark completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Newark completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Newark completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Newark completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Newark | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Newark, New Jersey
12.9% of households in Newark earn Less than $10,000.
8.3% of households in Newark earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.4% of households in Newark earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.1% of households in Newark earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.0% of households in Newark earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.9% of households in Newark earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.7% of households in Newark earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.6% of households in Newark earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.5% of households in Newark earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.7% of households in Newark earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Newark | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.9% | 4.3% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.3% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.4% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.1% | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 13.9% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.6% | 17.9% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 16.6% | 9.5% |
