Central Business District, Newark, NJ Area Guide

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Central Business District Area Facts

  • Central Business District has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Central Business District crime rates are 24% higher than the Newark average
  • Cost of living in Central Business District is 14% lower than the Newark average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Central Business District? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Military Park
      Monsignor Doane Park
      New Street Plaza
      Norman Samuels Plaza
      Mulberry Commons
      Washington Park
      Justic William J. Brennan Jr. Park
      Lombardi Park

      Entertainment

      New Jersey Historical Society
      Paul Robeson Galleries
      Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art
      New Jersey Performing Arts Center
      Prudential Center
      Newark Museum
      QXT's Nightclub
      B-52'S Lounge

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      Wok To Walk
      Jimmy John's
      Hanna's Deli
      The Halal Guys
      Qdoba
      Newark Fish Market
      McGovern's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central Business District? Of all people who commute, 36.0% take public transportation in Central Business District.
      Drive to Work
      33%

      39% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      36%

      25% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      20%

      17% higher than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central Business District? The cost of living in Central Business District is 98/100 - which is 19% lower than New Jersey.
      Central Business District
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Newark
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central Business District? Central Business District crime rates are 3,366, which are 93% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      3,366 per 100k people

      48% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      48% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Central Business District? The median income in Central Business District is $42,834 which is 42% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $42,83423% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,04829% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      59% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Central Business District a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Saint Michael's Medical Center
      Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
      Columbus Hospital
      University Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Unity Drugs
      Walgreens
      Walgreen's
      Bergen Street Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Central Business District home prices? Central Business District home prices are $129,883 - which is 59% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $129,88330% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8896% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      10%

      84% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Central Business District have good schools? The Central Business District graduation rate is 69% - which is 21% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      17% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      59%

      24% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Central Business District a good place to live? Central Business District has an overall rating of 69% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      69%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      69%

      1 total surveys

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