At a Glance
Median Income
$65,272
$23,810 per capita
Home Value
$277,700
Zillow: $575,955
Median Rent
$1,696/mo
36.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
38/100K
902/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 sunny days/yr
How East Newark Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Newark's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Newark a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Newark residents earn a median household income of $65,272 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,810. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,208 business establishments, including 1,717 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Newark is $277,700 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $575,955. Median rent is $1,696/month, with 36.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
East Newark reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 902/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.2% of adults in East Newark hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Newark has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,529
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density25,290/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$65,272
Per Capita$23,810
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825
Housing
A
Home Value$277,700
Rent$1,696
Ownership25.6%
Zillow$575,955
Housing Units882
Rent Burden36.6%
Crime
F
Violent38/100K
Property902/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary113/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation30 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute33 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries25
Did You Know?
East Newark was founded in 1895.
The median home in East Newark was built in 1952.
10.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,717 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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