Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Tables for Two
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Marigolds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Boxwood Cafe
Coffee Shop
Serra Doce
Coffee Shop
Drip Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Allegro Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Snyder Avenue Spraypark
Water Park
Outdoor Education Center
Museum
Trailside Nature and Science Center
Museum
Littel-Lord Farmstead
Museum
Summit Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Berkeley Aquatic Club
Attraction
Visual Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Summit Historical Society
Museum
Chatham Play House
Theatre Arts
Stryxe
Bowling Alley
Cinemark Watchung and XD
Cinema
AMC Mountainside 10
Cinema
Miller-Cory House Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (16) A-
Providence Liquors
Alcohol
Deli
Deli
M&M Liquor Store
Alcohol
Chopt
Fast Food
Strawberry Fields
Sweets
Jersey Fine Wines
Alcohol
Smashburger
Fast Food
Avenue Deli
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Noah's Bagels
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Zita's Homemade Ice Cream
Sweets
Towne Delicatessen
Deli
Trap Rock Restaurant and Brewpub
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
HAT Tavern
Bar
Bottle King
Alcohol
Summit Bagel
Deli
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
The Wine List of Summit
Alcohol
Best Cellars
Alcohol
Fitness (4) A+
Murray Hill Health and Racquet Club
Gym
Fitness Factory
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
The Max
Gym
Summit Community Center
Community Centre
The Learning Circle
Community Centre
Fit to Be Fab
Gym
CKO Kickboxing
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
Central Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Barth's Market
Butcher
Acme
Grocery Store
NP Bagel Cafe
Bakery
Kings
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Latin Bistro
Bakery
Brownie Points
Bakery
The Meat House
Grocery Store
Kings
Grocery Store
Natale's Summit Bakery
Bakery
Village Market
Grocery Store
Woodland Bakery
Bakery
Bovella's Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Jaycees Park
Park
Jaycees Park Playground
Playground
Lions Park
Park
Pasaic River Park
Park
Lions Municipal Park
Park
Lincoln Field
Park
Oakwood Park
Park
Passaic River Park
Park
Snyder Avenue Park
Park
Snyder Avenue Playground
Playground
Watchung Reservation
Park
Neighborhood Triangle
Park
The Loop Playground
Playground
Seeley's Pond Picnic Grounds
Park
Peppertown Park
Park
Soldiers Memorial Field
Park
Passaic River County Reservation
Park
Tatlock Sports Complex
Park
Village Green Memorial Day Statue
Park
Mabie Playground
Playground
Village Green Public Art
Park
Metro Homes Field
Park
Village Green Recreational Area
Park
Summit Ave Playground
Playground
Shops (18) A+
South Street Market
Convenience Store
Towne Vision Center
Optician
Ricciardi Brothers Hardware
Home Improvement
Choice Pet
Pets
Braunschweiger's Jewelers
Fashion
Angie's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Ferdinand Jewelers
Fashion
Verizon
Electronics
Endless Nails
Beauty
Village Nails
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Feathers Hair Salon
Beauty
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Adams
Clothing
Center Stationers
Convenience Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Dreyer Lumber
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Kryston's Paint and Hardware
Home Improvement
Lash Lounge
Beauty
Fausto's Salon
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Zoom
Toys
Trek
Bicycle
west elm
Furniture
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commute B-

Of all people who commute, 18.5% take public transportation in New Providence.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations D-
Murray Hill
Transit Station
New Providence
Transit Station
Berkeley Heights
Transit Station
Summit
Transit Station
NJ Transit 117
Bus Stop
Chatham
Transit Station
Gillette
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
18.5% A
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cost of living F

The cost of living in New Providence is 159/100 - which is 31% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

New Providence crime rates are 428 per 100k, which is 74% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
421 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
7 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in New Providence is $149,718 - which is 103% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$149,718 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.0% A+
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health B+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rubino James M DMD
Dentist
New Providence Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
New Providence Police Department
Police
Beacon Health Sciences
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Summit Medical Group
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Berkeley Heights Fire Department
Fire Station
Union County Sheriff K-9 Unit
Police
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Hospital
Summit Oaks Hospital
Hospital
Summit Police
Police
Summit Fire Station
Fire Station
Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad
Clinic
Chatham Township Police
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Overlook Medical Center
Hospital
Chatham Borough Police Department
Police
Mountainside Fire Department
Fire Station
Liberty Drug
Pharmacy
CVS
Pharmacy
Mountainside Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

New Providence home prices are $631,000 - which is 99% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$631,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D-
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schools A+

The New Providence graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
80% A-
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (6) A+
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace
Santa Fe Centers
St Andrews Preschool & Kindergarten
Allen W. Roberts School
Developmental Learning Center New Providence
Salt Brook School
William Woodruff School
Primrose School Of Berkeley Heights
Flex School
Franklin Elementary School
Primary Center At Wilson
Thomas P. Hughes School
Southern Boulevard School
Columbia Middle School
Brayton Elementary School
Lafayette Avenue School
Cornerstone School Of Summit
Mary Kay Mcmillin Early Childhood Center
St Teresa Early Childhood Center
Washington Elementary School
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
Kent Place School
Beechwood School
Cpc Weekday Nursery School & Kindergarten
Washington Avenue School
High Schools (1) D-
New Providence High School
Governor Livingston High School
Flex School
Chatham High School
Summit High School
Oratory Preparatory School
Kent Place School
Eclc Of New Jersey
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
Hillcrest Academy-North
Mt St Mary Academy
The Arc Kohler School
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ratings A+

New Providence has an overall rating of 92% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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New Providence, NJ Area Guide

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New Providence Area Facts

  • New Providence has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • New Providence crime rates are 74% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in New Providence is 31% higher than the New Jersey average

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In New Providence Throwing a Football in Woodland Park 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) My family has been living in New Providence and we love the environment here. The neighbors here have a keen sense of unity in New Providence. The crime rate in New Providence is very low. The weather in New Providence is pleasant. There are a lot of employment opportunities in t ...Read More he area so finding a job here is easy.


The best areas in New Providence are around Woodland Park where I and my family have enjoyed a lot of picnics and other activities including barbecues and get-togethers with friends throwing footballs. There are lots of shops, restaurants, and small boutique businesses in New Providence that provide you with opportunities to buy and live here comfortably and not feel like you are lacking anything by living here. There is also an easy commute from New Providence to New York if you want to enjoy the city life is very easy and convenient to do so. New Providence is a great small town to live and raise a family. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in New Providence? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veterans Memorial Park
      Jaycees Park
      Jaycees Park Playground
      Lions Park
      Pasaic River Park
      Lions Municipal Park
      Lincoln Field
      Oakwood Park

      Entertainment

      Snyder Avenue Spraypark
      Outdoor Education Center
      Trailside Nature and Science Center
      Littel-Lord Farmstead
      Summit Playhouse
      Berkeley Aquatic Club
      Visual Arts Center
      Summit Historical Society

      Food & Drink

      Providence Liquors
      Deli
      M&M Liquor Store
      Chopt
      Strawberry Fields
      Jersey Fine Wines
      Smashburger
      Avenue Deli

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in New Providence? Of all people who commute, 18.5% take public transportation in New Providence.
      Drive to Work
      62%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      19%

      13% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in New Providence? The cost of living in New Providence is 159/100 - which is 31% higher than New Jersey.
      New Providence
      159

      59% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in New Providence? New Providence crime rates are 428, which are 74% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      428 per 100k people

      82% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 234

      82% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in New Providence? The median income in New Providence is $149,718 which is 103% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $149,718171% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $75,462153% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      56% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is New Providence a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are New Providence home prices? New Providence home prices are $631,000 - which is 99% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $631,000242% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,78488% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      25% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does New Providence have good schools? The New Providence graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      80%

      66% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      28% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is New Providence a good place to live? New Providence has an overall rating of 92% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      3 total surveys

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