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What are the crime rate and median income in Newark, NJ?
The violent-crime rate in Newark was 5.2 per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 2.7 times the statewide rate (1.9). The median household income is $52,060 and the median home value is $373,700. Population: about 310,178 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Newark?
Newark police recorded 1,646 violent crimes in 2025, or 5.2 for every 1,000 residents. It stands at about 2.7 times the New Jersey rate (1.9); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Its murder count for the year was 33. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 5,680 (17.8 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 6.9 per 1,000, about 3.5 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 1,443 were reported, the count is up 14%.
| Offense (2025) | Newark count | Per 1,000 | New Jersey per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,646 | 5.2 | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 33 | 0.10 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 154 | 0.48 | 0.16 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 282 | 0.89 | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,177 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 5,680 | 17.8 | 12.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 576 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,908 | 9.1 | 9.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2,196 | 6.9 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Newark changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,443 | 4,172 | 61 |
| 2022 | 1,584 | 5,540 | 52 |
| 2023 | 1,489 | 6,763 | 54 |
| 2024 | 1,804 | 6,064 | 42 |
| 2025 | 1,646 | 5,680 | 33 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Newark Police Department's own reports.
How does Newark compare with New Jersey?
Households in Newark have a median income of $52,060 (New Jersey: $103,556). The median owner-occupied home is worth $373,700 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,392 a month. About 310,178 people live on 24 square miles of land, roughly 12,847 per square mile. The city lies in Essex County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Newark | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 310,178 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $52,060 | $103,556 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $373,700 | $454,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,392 | $1,720 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 11.6% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 23.4% | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 19.7% | 43.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 24.4% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.7 | 40.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Newark?
4 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Newark: Pierson'S Creek, Diamond Alkali Co., White Chemical Corp. and Riverside Industrial Park. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Essex County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Newark?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 14 highway work zones in Newark city limits (all active that day). Listed roads include Division St, NJ 21 (Emmet St and US 1&9 Truck Route/Pulaski Skyway. 4 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Newark?
Inside the city limits there are 86 public schools (2024-25) and 9 private schools (2023-24). 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Governors Island National Monument. 11 state parks or recreation areas: Clay Pit Ponds State Park, Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Edison State Park, FDR Four Freedoms State Park and Gantry Plaza State Park and 6 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Newark
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Newark city limits.
Liquor stores
63 liquor stores are on the map inside the Newark city limits: 21 Plaza Wine & Liquors (Newark), 954 Liquor (Newark), Aidil Wines & Liquors (Newark), All Brothers Liquor #3 (Newark), AN Liquor Store (Newark), Austin Liquor Store (Newark), Avon Liquor (Newark), B2 Liquor Store (Newark) and 55 more. New Jersey has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map inside the Newark city limits: Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey-Ironbound (Newark) and Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey-Newark (Newark).
See them on the map: liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Newark?
In 2025, Newark had 5.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,646 reported), about 2.7 times the New Jersey rate (1.9). The property-crime rate was 17.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Newark?
$52,060 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey.
How much do homes cost in Newark?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $373,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $454,400 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Newark?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Essex County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
East Orange, NJ (3 mi) · Elizabeth, NJ (4 mi) · Bayonne, NJ (5 mi) · Jersey City, NJ (6 mi) · Hoboken, NJ (8 mi) · Union City, NJ (8 mi)
More: New Jersey statewide numbers · county page: Essex County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Newark city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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