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Newark, New Jersey · ZIP 07104

Newark — ZIP 07104

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Newark (07104) scores 36/100 — Below Average for Newark. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $504K.

36OUT OF 100

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%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100
Avg math proficiency14%
Avg reading proficiency30%
Schools nearby15

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index54/100
Typical home value$504K
Median rent$1,868/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

$504K

Median Rent

$1,868/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
Robert Treat Academy Charter SchoolKG–08702
44%
65%
Ridge Street SchoolPK–08593
23%
33%
Salome Urena Elementary SchoolPK–08516
22%
22%
Park Elementary SchoolPK–08747
20%
43%
McKinley Elementary SchoolPK–08917
17%
30%
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter SchoolKG–08572
14%
63%
Roberto Clemente Elementary SchoolPK–08742
12%
19%
Newark School of Global Studies09–12377
12%
37%
Dr. E. Alma Flagg SchoolPK–08570
10%
17%
Elliott Street Elementary SchoolPK–08880
9%
28%
Franklin Elementary SchoolPK–08725
9%
23%
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary SchoolPK–08818
4%
9%
Rafael Hernandez SchoolPK–08713
4%
13%
Newark School of Fashion & Design09–12275
3%
32%
Barringer High School09–121,894
2%
11%

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

54,277

Median Income

$54K

Homeownership

28%

Median Age

36.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07104 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 07104 has a school score of 49/100. 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 07104 is approximately $504K. 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 07104 in Newark has an overall NeighborScore of 36/100. 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.