Question 1

Is 07103 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 07103 in Newark has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Newark city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 07103 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 07103?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 07103 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 07103. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 07103 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Newark. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 07103?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 07103 is approximately $400K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 07103 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 07103 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 07103 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 07103 has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100, placing it in the moderate range for Newark. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 71/100, 07103 scores similarly to the middle tier of Newark neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Newark — ZIP 07103

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Marion P. Thomas Charter School	PK–12	—	—	—
New Horizons Community Charter School	KG–08	—	—	—
Philip's Academy Charter School	PK–08	—	—	—
LEAD Charter School	09–12	—	—	—
American History High School	09–12	—	—	—
Central High School	09–12	—	—	—
Newark Vocational High School	09–12	—	—	—
West Side High School	09–12	—	—	—
Camden Street Elementary School	PK–08	—	—	—
Grover Cleveland Elementary School	PK–08	—	—	—
Harriet Tubman Elementary School	PK–08	—	—	—
Quitman Street School	PK–08	—	—	—
South 17th Street School	PK–08	—	—	—
Thirteenth Avenue School	PK–08	—	—	—
Bard Early College High School	09–12	—	—	—
Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Michelle Obama Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Nelson Mandela Elementary School	PK–04	—	—	—