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Central Ward, Newark, NJ

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Area Highlights

Central Ward, Newark, NJ residents have a median age of 33.8 years old, with employment highest in the administrative support and education industries.

36,696 Population

14,734 Households

$40,390 /yr
Median Household Income

30m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

33.8 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.1
persons per
household

17.1%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 28%
Some High School 20%
Some College 19%
Bachelors Degree 16%
Graduate Degree 11%
Associates Degree 6%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 28.29% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
25.7% of households have children

Economics

$40,390 /yr
Median Household Income
$0
Median Sales Price
30 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is Under $15k representing 28.44% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 53%
  • Public Transit 25%
  • Walk or Bike 13%
  • Work from Home 10%

Occupancy by Type

Rented 12,889 82%
Owned 1,846 12%
Vacant 975 6%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 73%
Blue Collar 27%

Employment

Employees by Industry

Employees by Occupation

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 33.8 years old. The smallest percentage group is 18-24 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

Black 61%
Hispanic 23%
White 13%
Other 12%
Asian 5%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is Black at 61%, followed by Hispanic at 23%, White at 13%, and Other at 12%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

85° July
Hottest Average Month
23° January
Coldest Average Month

Severe Weather

This location’s average annual severe weather events compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
23°
39°
Feb
25°
41°
Mar
32°
49°
Apr
41°
61°
May
51°
71°
Jun
61°
80°
Jul
66°
85°
Aug
65°
83°
Sep
57°
76°
Oct
46°
65°
Nov
37°
54°
Dec
28°
43°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

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* Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 4.75% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.