Newark, NJ
Essex County County · New Jersey
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Newark based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Newark
National Avg
New Jersey Avg
Population: 79Income: 32Home Value: 34Safety: 100Education: 16Median Age: 58Climate: 50Cost of Living: 62
Quick Stats
Population
307,188
2023 ACS
Median Income
$48,416
2023
Median Home Value
$337,800
2023
Median Rent
$1,330
2023
Median Age
34.8
Unemployment
10.9%
Cost of Living Index
123.3
100 = national avg
Newark, NJ is a city in Essex County County, New Jersey. With a population of 307,188, it is one of the communities in New Jersey. The median household income is $48,416. The median home value is $337,800, and the median rent is $1,330. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Newark.
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