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West Side Area Facts

  • West Side has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • West Side crime rates are 34% higher than the Newark average
  • Cost of living in West Side is 11% lower than the Newark average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      West Side Park
      Hunterdon Street Park
      Parkway Playground
      Vailsburg Park
      Montgomery Park
      Hank Aaron Field
      Mildred Helms Park
      Jesse Allen Park

      Entertainment

      Cityplex 12
      Prudential Center
      QXT's Nightclub
      Paul Robeson Galleries
      Newark Museum
      Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art
      Prudential Concert Grove
      New Jersey Historical Society

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Sonic
      Popeyes
      Sarku Japan
      McDonald's
      Blue Store Liquor Store
      McDonald's
      Bragman's Delicatessen

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Side? Of all people who commute, 31.9% take public transportation in West Side.
      Drive to Work
      52%

      20% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      32%

      21% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Side? The cost of living in West Side is 101/100 - which is 16% lower than New Jersey.
      West Side
      101

      1% 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 West Side? West Side crime rates are 3,629, which are 108% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      3,629 per 100k people

      59% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28  

      59% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in West Side? The median income in West Side is $29,552 which is 60% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $29,55247% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,35849% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      14%

      200% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Side 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 West Side home prices? West Side home prices are $149,623 - which is 53% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $149,62319% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0319% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      28%

      57% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does West Side have good schools? The West Side graduation rate is 75% - which is 13% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      25%

      47% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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