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University Heights Area Facts

  • University Heights has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • University Heights crime rates are 31% higher than the Newark average
  • Cost of living in University Heights is 13% lower than the Newark average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Sussex Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Norman Samuels Plaza
      New Street Plaza
      Justic William J. Brennan Jr. Park
      Liberty Park
      Washington Park
      Hank Aaron Field

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      McGovern's
      Jimmy John's
      McDonald's
      Qdoba
      Kilkenny's
      The Halal Guys
      Sarku Japan

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University Heights? Of all people who commute, 27.4% take public transportation in University Heights.
      Drive to Work
      51%

      21% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      27%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      8% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University Heights? The cost of living in University Heights is 100/100 - which is 17% lower than New Jersey.
      University Heights
      100

      same as average

      Newark
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in University Heights? University Heights crime rates are 3,548, which are 104% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      3,548 per 100k people

      56% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29  

      56% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in University Heights? The median income in University Heights is $36,350 which is 51% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $36,35034% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,88243% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      70% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is University Heights 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 University Heights home prices? University Heights home prices are $146,370 - which is 54% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $146,37021% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9104% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      28%

      56% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does University Heights have good schools? The University Heights graduation rate is 81% - which is 7% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      22% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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