Fairmuont, Newark, NJ Area Guide

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Fairmuont Area Facts

  • Fairmuont has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Fairmuont crime rates are 30% higher than the Newark average
  • Cost of living in Fairmuont is 11% lower than the Newark average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fairmuont? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Liberty Park
      Washington Plaza
      Orange Oval
      Vailsburg Park
      West Side Park
      Elmwood Park
      First Street Park
      Thomas Silk Park

      Entertainment

      Cityplex 12
      Prudential Concert Grove
      Newark Museum
      Paul Robeson Galleries
      Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art
      New Jersey Historical Society
      Prudential Center
      Newark Schools Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Blue Store Liquor Store
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Taco Bell
      Sarku Japan
      Popeyes
      Sonic
      McDonald's
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairmuont? Of all people who commute, 29.9% take public transportation in Fairmuont.
      Drive to Work
      50%

      22% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      30%

      19% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fairmuont? The cost of living in Fairmuont is 102/100 - which is 16% lower than New Jersey.
      Fairmuont
      102

      2% more 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 Fairmuont? Fairmuont crime rates are 3,532, which are 103% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      3,532 per 100k people

      55% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      55% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Fairmuont? The median income in Fairmuont is $30,315 which is 59% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $30,31545% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,92947% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      13%

      177% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fairmuont 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

      C- Housing

      What are Fairmuont home prices? Fairmuont home prices are $161,000 - which is 49% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $161,00013% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9571% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      20%

      68% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Fairmuont have good schools? The Fairmuont graduation rate is 73% - which is 16% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      73%

      12% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      54% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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