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About Newark, New Jersey
Newark: A vibrant gateway with rich history and dynamic urban culture.
Newark, New Jersey, proudly stands as one of the oldest cities in the United States, tracing its origins back to the mid-1600s when it was founded by Puritans who sought religious freedom. As a pivotal urban center of the New York metropolitan area, Newark has continually evolved, becoming a bustling hub for transportation and commerce over the centuries. Its deep-rooted history is often overshadowed by its role as a major port city, marked by the confluence of modernity and industrial innovation.
Culturally, Newark is a melting pot with a rich tapestry of communities contributing to its vibrant arts scene, diverse culinary offerings, and historic architecture. The city is home to the Prudential Center, a premier venue for sports events and concerts, and the celebrated New Jersey Performing Arts Center, which anchors the city's commitment to artistic excellence. Newark's Ironbound neighborhood, renowned for its Portuguese and Brazilian influences, offers a culinary experience like no other, bustling with an array of eateries and lively street scenes.
Economically, Newark thrives on its strategic location, established infrastructure, and status as a major transportation hub thanks to Newark Liberty International Airport and Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal. The city has a robust economy underscored by key industries such as transportation and logistics, healthcare, and education, with institutions like Rutgers University – Newark enriching the local demographic landscape. The city continues to revitalize, balancing development with preserving its historical character, making it a unique urban tapestry of past, present, and future.
The basics
- Population
- 312K
- Median age
- 33.9 years
- Area
- 26.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- County
- Essex County
- Metro area
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metro Area
Work and housing
- Median household income
- $36,840
- Median home price
- $350,000
- Cost of living (US = 100)
- 121
- Unemployment
- 5.9%
- Job growth
- 1.7%
- Households renting
- 77.5%
Schools and colleges
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- High school graduation
- 72.5%
- Going on to college
- 54.3%
- Schools
- 70
- Colleges and universities
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Public libraries
- 16
Getting around
- Average commute
- 35 minutes
- Highways
- I-95, I-78, US-1, US-9
- Public transit
- NJ Transit, PATH, Amtrak, Newark Light Rail
- Airports
- EWR - Newark Liberty International Airport
Sport
- NBA
- Brooklyn Nets
- NHL
- New Jersey Devils
- Venues
- Prudential Center (16,514)
- College conference
- America East Conference, Big East Conference
Living here
- Climate
- Humid Subtropical
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Area code
- 973, 862
- ZIP codes
- 07102, 07103, 07104, 07105, 07106, 07107, 07108, 07112, 07114
Industries
- Transportation and Logistics
- Healthcare
- Education
- Finance
- Manufacturing
Landmarks
- Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
- Newark Penn Station
- Trinity and St. Philip's Cathedral
- Military Park
Attractions
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Prudential Center
- Newark Museum of Art
- Branch Brook Park
- Ironbound District
Museums
- Newark Museum of Art
- Grammy Museum Experience Prudential Center
Parks
Hospitals
- University Hospital
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
- St. Michael's Medical Center
Colleges
- Rutgers University-Newark
- New Jersey Institute of Technology