Living in Newark (New Jersey)
Newark (New Jersey) is a city in New Jersey, United States, home to 281,944 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 2%, #48 of 3,933), digital natives (top 2%, #61 of 4,750), city lovers (top 2%, #58 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Newark (New Jersey)
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 5 km away.
- It is part of Greater Newark, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 15 min and sets around 22:33; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How Newark (New Jersey) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 33 | #9,905 of 11,898 | #518 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 27 | #7,660 of 9,771 | #323 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 28 | #7,080 of 8,006 | #402 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 36 | #5,255 of 6,237 | #310 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 54 | #7,012 of 9,474 | #451 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 51 | #6,790 of 9,474 | #447 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #6,270 of 10,762 | #425 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 72 | #245 of 4,537 | #30 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #134 of 4,444 | #9 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 79 | #236 of 3,053 | #36 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 52 | #5,914 of 7,271 | #322 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #810 of 6,227 | #43 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 84 | #48 of 3,933 | #2 of 248 | Map |
| Student | 80 | #120 of 2,119 | #3 of 121 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,490 of 8,006 | #316 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 22 | #10,667 of 12,111 | #438 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 80 | #58 of 4,114 | #2 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 71 | #1,336 of 7,271 | #147 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 57 | #4,983 of 9,474 | #401 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 13 | #17,670 of 18,063 | #558 of 562 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 29 | #6,332 of 16,523 | #251 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,824 of 18,063 | #562 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #4,152 of 16,523 | #378 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #878 of 21,167 | #65 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #8,314 of 12,111 | #403 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #3,463 of 6,413 | #292 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 67 | #2,844 of 12,111 | #234 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #61 of 4,750 | #2 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Harrison (New Jersey) 2 km
- Kearny (New Jersey) 4 km
- East Orange 4 km
- Irvington (New Jersey) 5 km
- Hillside (New Jersey) 6 km
- Orange (New Jersey) 6 km
- Belleville (New Jersey) 7 km
- North Arlington 7 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.