Newark, New Jersey · ZIP 07102

Newark — ZIP 07102

Newark (07102) scores 44/100 — Below Average for Newark. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $408K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share22%

Property crime share78%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100

Avg math proficiency35%

Avg reading proficiency58%

Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index60/100

Typical home value$408K

Median rent$2,529/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$408K

Median Rent

$2,529/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

16,343

Violent Crime

2,732

Property Crime

13,611

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Essex County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Technology High School	09–12	662	62%	82%
The Gray Charter School	KG–08	317	62%	87%
Science Park High School	07–12	964	61%	87%
North Star Academy Charter School	KG–12	6,714	42%	62%
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School	PK–12	2,169	22%	40%
Discovery Charter School	04–08	99	22%	57%
TEAM Academy Charter School	KG–12	6,406	17%	34%
Arts High School	09–12	611	17%	42%
Newark Educators Community Charter School	PK–04	142	8%	27%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

12,954

Median Income

$39K

Homeownership

Median Age

33.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07102 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 07102 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 07102 is approximately $408K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 07102 in Newark has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.