Living in East Newark, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Newark · Census data 2020–2024
East Newark has 2,497 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $48,646 (53% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $470,300, the median rent is $1,799/month.
East Newark at a glance
- Population
- 2,497
- Median age
- 37.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $48,646State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $470,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,799/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 29%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is East Newark a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 40.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Newark
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Newark the median home value is $470,300, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,799 per month, which is 42.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,787 a month in housing costs.
East Newark median household income
The median household income in East Newark is $48,646 and the income per person is $21,108. 40.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in East Newark: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 826
- Owner-occupied
- 29%
- Renter-occupied
- 71%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 3.11
East Newark demographics
- Population
- 2,497
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 29.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 803
- Foreign-born
- 60%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Newark ›
Education in East Newark
23.7% of adults 25 and older in East Newark have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Newark
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 40%
- Public transit
- 8.8%
- Walk to work
- 9.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
East Newark vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Newark | 2,497 | $48,646 | $470,300 | $1,799 |
| Harrison | 20,369 | $93,013 | $505,800 | $2,226 |
| Newark | 310,178 | $52,060 | $373,700 | $1,392 |
| Kearny | 40,614 | $79,154 | $459,400 | $1,720 |
| Silver Lake | 3,917 | $82,469 | $448,300 | $1,448 |
| Ampere North | 5,029 | $66,714 | $365,600 | $1,744 |
| East Orange | 70,090 | $60,830 | $365,900 | $1,441 |
| Belleville | 38,065 | $90,140 | $421,000 | $1,639 |
| North Arlington | 16,461 | $94,201 | $474,500 | $1,738 |
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What is the median household income in East Newark, NJ?
The median household income in East Newark is $48,646, 53% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Newark?
The median home value in East Newark is $470,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in East Newark?
The median gross rent in East Newark is $1,799 per month, about 42.4% of household income.
Is East Newark, NJ a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 40.6%.
What is the median age in East Newark?
The median age in East Newark is 37.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in East Newark?
The average commute to work in East Newark is 34 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Newark?
The unemployment rate in East Newark is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Newark?
23.7% of adults in East Newark have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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