Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) A+
Doce Amor
Coffee Shop
Cafe Con Pan
Coffee Shop
La Moda
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Snack Mania Brazilian Delights
Coffee Shop
City Beans Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blueprint Cafe Lounge
Coffee Shop
Sweet & Green Cafe
Coffee Shop
Freetown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Yaya Tea
Coffee Shop
Wold Nectar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Melange Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Grove
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Formaggio's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Abica Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) A+
Red Bull Arena
Stadium
QXT's Nightclub
Nightclub
Prudential Center
Stadium
New Jersey Historical Society
Museum
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art
Art Gallery
Paul Robeson Galleries
Art Gallery
B-52'S Lounge
Nightclub
Newark Museum
Museum
Cityplex 12
Cinema
Prudential Concert Grove
Theatre Arts
FlyNYON
Attraction
Newark Schools Stadium
Stadium
Afro-American Historical Society Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (17) A+
Maite
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Soul Sweet Boutique
Sweets
Lou's Corner Liquormart
Alcohol
Empada's Brasil
Fast Food
Hamburgão
Fast Food
Krug's Tavern
Bar
Deep Inn
Bar
Mompou Tapas Wine Bar and Lounge
Bar
Blitz Sportsbar
Bar
Bello's Pub and Grill
Bar
Nasto's Ice Cream Company
Sweets
Home Slice
Fast Food
Top Shelf Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Baru Lounge
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
i Lounge
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Cork Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Cork
Alcohol
Five Guys
Fast Food
Newark Fish Market
Fast Food
Hanna's Deli
Deli
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Fraternal Order of Police
Community Centre
YM/WCA of Newark & Vicinity
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Senior Citizen's Center
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (12) A+
Teixeira's Bakery
Bakery
Bonzão Supermarket
Grocery Store
Seabra Foods
Grocery Store
Pão da Terra
Bakery
Betel Bakery
Bakery
Garden Farm Market
Grocery Store
Sohno Bakery
Bakery
Seabra Foods
Grocery Store
Seabra's Market
Grocery Store
Lopes Sausage Company
Butcher
Pao Com Manteiga
Bakery
Met Foodmarkets
Grocery Store
Newark Fish Market
Seafood
Seabra Foods
Grocery Store
Health Food
Health Food
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Food Depot Supermarket
Grocery Store
Anthony's Shop and Save Supermarket
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Asian Food
Grocery Store
Cuba Bakery
Bakery
Auntie Anne's
Bakery
Parks (14) A+
Riverbank Park
Park
Independence Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Mother Cabrini Park
Park
Peter Francisco Park
Park
Hennessey Street Park
Park
Mulberry Commons
Park
Military Park
Park
Hayes Park
Park
Monsignor Doane Park
Park
Veterans Plaza
Park
Lombardi Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
New Street Plaza
Park
Tichenor Park
Park
Norman Samuels Plaza
Park
Justic William J. Brennan Jr. Park
Park
Jackson Park
Park
Sussex Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
West Hudson Park
Park
Hank Aaron Field
Park
Jesse Allen Park
Park
Rippel Field
Park
Shops (13) A+
70 Adams Street Plaza
Mall
T-Mobile
Electronics
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
SaveSmart
Department Store
Wise Vision & Hearing
Optician
Ironbound Grocery Store
Convenience Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Kid's Place
Clothing
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Cisne Nail Beauty Spa
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Hudson Supply of Newark
Home Improvement
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Park Place News
Convenience Store
Nike Factory Store
Clothing
Halsey News
Convenience Store
White Star Nails
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
Bounge
Department Store
Rutgers Book Store
Books
Blockhead Hair
Hairdresser
Wawa
Convenience Store
Pilot
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. University Heights (A+)

2. Springfield-Belmont (C+)

3. Mount Pleasant (C+)

4. Seventh Avenue (C)

5. Upper Roseville (C-)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 19.8% take public transportation in North Ironbound.
Public Transit Stops (7)
Stops & Stations A+
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Cape May Street
Bus Stop
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Cape May Street
Bus Stop
Newark Penn Station
Bus Stop
Newark Penn Station
Bus Stop
Newark Penn Station
Bus Stop
Newark Penn Station
Bus Stop
Newark Penn Station
Transit Station
Newark Penn Station
Transit Station
Newark Penn Station
Transit Station
PATH Station
Bus Stop
PATH Station
Bus Stop
Harrison
Transit Station
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Angelo Cifelli Drive
Bus Stop
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Angelo Cifelli Drive
Bus Stop
NJPAC/Center Street
Transit Station
Broad St & Market St
Bus Stop
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Sussex Street
Bus Stop
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Sussex Street
Bus Stop
Broad St & Market St
Bus Stop
Military Park
Transit Station
Ferry Street at Waydell Street
Bus Stop
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Jersey Street
Bus Stop
Harrison Avenue at North 2nd Street
Bus Stop
Harrison Avenue at 3rd Street
Bus Stop
Harrison Avenue at North 2nd Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
19.8% A
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Fairmuont (A+)

2. Lower Clinton Hill (A+)

3. South Broad Street (A+)

4. South Ironbound (A+)

5. Upper Clinton Hill (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in North Ironbound is 109/100 - which is 9% lower than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Dayton-Weequahic Park (B+)

2. Springfield-Belmont (B+)

3. South Broad Street (C+)

4. Lower Clinton Hill (C)

5. Central Business District (C)

crime D+

North Ironbound crime rates are 2,905 per 100k, which is 67% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
2,380 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
525 crimes per 100k D-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. South Ironbound (C-)

2. North Ironbound (D+)

3. Forest Hill (D)

4. Lower Vailsburg (D)

5. Weequahic (D)

employment D+

The median income in North Ironbound is $45,242 - which is 39% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$45,242 F
Unemployment Rate
6.2% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Upper Vailsburg (C-)

2. Lower Vailsburg (C-)

3. Weequahic (D+)

4. North Ironbound (D+)

5. Central Business District (D+)

health B+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rutgers Public Safety and Security
Police
Saint Michael's Medical Center
Hospital
NJIT Public Safety
Police
Engine 7 NFD
Fire Station
University Hospital
Hospital
E10 L5 R1 Arson HQ
Fire Station
Unity Drugs
Pharmacy
Engine 11 Ladder 11 Hazmat
Fire Station
Newark Police Complex
Police
Engine 18 BC4 NFD
Fire Station
Engine 18 BC 4
Fire Station
Kearny Fire Department
Fire Station
Kearny Police Department
Police
Grove Street Fire House
Fire Station
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Hospital
Bergen Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Columbus Hospital
Hospital
East Orange General Hospital
Hospital
East Orange Police Department
Police
Coit Street Fire House
Fire Station
Bayonne Engine Company 6
Fire Station
Bayonne Ladder Company 3
Fire Station
JCPD South District
Police
Belmont Medical Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Central Business District (A)

2. University Heights (A)

3. Lower Clinton Hill (A-)

4. Upper Clinton Hill (A-)

5. West Side (A-)

housing B-

North Ironbound home prices are $220,131 - which is 30% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$220,131 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
4.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Upper Vailsburg (A+)

2. Central Business District (A-)

3. Lower Vailsburg (A-)

4. Weequahic (B+)

5. Springfield-Belmont (B+)

schools D+

The North Ironbound graduation rate is 61% - which is 30% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
61% F
Elementary Schools (8) A+
Wilson Avenue School
Alpha & Omega Christian School
Ann Street School
Lafayette Street School
Ironbound Catholic Academy
East Ward Elementary School
Oliver Street School
The Gray Charter School
Hawkins Street School
South Street Elementary School
Merit Preparatory Charter School Of Newark
Discovery Charter School
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark Boys Chorus School
Newark Prep Charter School
North Star Academy Charter School
Washington Middle School
Hamilton Intermediate School
Newark Educators Community Charter School
Link Community Charter School
St Benedict'S Prep
Lincoln Elementary School
East Newark Public School
Paulo Freire Charter School
Quitman Community School
High Schools (2) A+
Alpha & Omega Christian School
East Side High School
Alif Muhammads N/A School
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Uplift Academy
North Star Academy Charter School
Harrison High School
Arts High School
St Benedict'S Prep
Northern State Prison
Central High School
Newark Tech
American History High School
Science Park High School
Newark Leadership Academy
St Vincent Academy
Kearny Christian Academy
Phillip'S Academy Charter School
Essex Co Jdc
Essex Co Youth House
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Technology High School
Newark Innovation Academy
Lead Charter School
Bard Early College High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Central Business District (B)

2. Upper Vailsburg (B-)

3. Forest Hill (B-)

4. University Heights (C)

5. Mount Pleasant (C)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Upper Roseville (A+)

2. North Broadway (A+)

3. Upper Clinton Hill (B+)

4. Central Business District (B-)

5. Upper Vailsburg (C+)

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North Ironbound Area Facts

  • North Ironbound has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • North Ironbound crime rates are 7% higher than the Newark average
  • Cost of living in North Ironbound is 4% lower than the Newark average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in North Ironbound? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Riverbank Park
      Independence Park
      Riverfront Park
      Mother Cabrini Park
      Peter Francisco Park
      Hennessey Street Park
      Mulberry Commons
      Military Park

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Maite
      Subway
      Soul Sweet Boutique
      Lou's Corner Liquormart
      Empada's Brasil
      Hamburgão
      Krug's Tavern
      Deep Inn

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Ironbound? Of all people who commute, 19.8% take public transportation in North Ironbound.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      36% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      20%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      17%

      14% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North Ironbound? The cost of living in North Ironbound is 109/100 - which is 9% lower than New Jersey.
      North Ironbound
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      Newark
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in North Ironbound? North Ironbound crime rates are 2,905, which are 67% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      2,905 per 100k people

      27% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 35

      27% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in North Ironbound? The median income in North Ironbound is $45,242 which is 39% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $45,24218% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,76230% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      34% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is North Ironbound 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

      B- Housing

      What are North Ironbound home prices? North Ironbound home prices are $220,131 - which is 30% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $220,13119% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,05211% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      21%

      66% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does North Ironbound have good schools? The North Ironbound graduation rate is 61% - which is 30% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      61%

      27% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      20% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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