Newark, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Hudson County County

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

307,188 Population 12,725/sq mi density

$48,416 Median Income $25,509 per capita

$337,800 Home Value $474,178 Zillow

$1,330 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr

619 Violent Crime/100K 1,641 property/100K

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$48,416 median income, 6.7% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$337,800 home value, $1,330/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

619 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)

Education

2.4 / 5.0

17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Colleges & Universities in Newark (5)

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Public · Graduate · 13,931 students

In-state: $19,022 Out-state: $35,934 Admit: 67%

Rutgers University-Newark

Public · Graduate · 12,906 students

In-state: $16,586 Out-state: $35,348 Admit: 79%

Essex County College

Public · Associate's · 9,206 students

In-state: $9,318 Out-state: $9,318

Pillar College

Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's · 723 students

In-state: $24,820 Out-state: $24,820

New Community Career & Technical Institute

Private Non-Profit · Certificate · 104 students