South Ironbound, Newark, NJ Area Guide

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South Ironbound Area Facts

  • South Ironbound has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • South Ironbound crime rates are equal to the Newark average
  • Cost of living in South Ironbound is 1% higher than the Newark average
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Ironbound? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Tichenor Park
      Jackson Park
      Lincoln Park
      Independence Park
      Hennessey Street Park
      Mulberry Commons
      Peter Francisco Park
      Jesse Allen Park

      Entertainment

      QXT's Nightclub
      Prudential Center
      New Jersey Historical Society
      New Jersey Performing Arts Center
      Paul Robeson Galleries
      Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art
      Red Bull Arena
      Newark Museum

      Food & Drink

      Nasto's Ice Cream Company
      Allure Lounge
      Deep Inn
      Empada's Brasil
      Hamburgão
      Lou's Corner Liquormart
      Soul Sweet Boutique
      Mompou Tapas Wine Bar and Lounge

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Ironbound? Of all people who commute, 21.9% take public transportation in South Ironbound.
      Drive to Work
      46%

      26% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      22%

      11% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      10% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Ironbound? The cost of living in South Ironbound is 115/100 - which is 5% lower than New Jersey.
      South Ironbound
      115

      15% more expensive than average

      Newark
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Ironbound? South Ironbound crime rates are 2,713, which are 56% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      2,713 per 100k people

      19% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      19% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Ironbound? The median income in South Ironbound is $43,950 which is 40% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $43,95021% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,57931% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      45% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is South Ironbound a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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

      D+ Housing

      What are South Ironbound home prices? South Ironbound home prices are $258,362 - which is 18% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $258,36240% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,16823% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      20%

      69% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does South Ironbound have good schools? The South Ironbound graduation rate is 62% - which is 28% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      62%

      25% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      38% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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