Livability Score

71
/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) A+
Yaya Tea
Coffee Shop
Freetown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sweet & Green Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
City Beans Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
La Moda
Coffee Shop
Doce Amor
Coffee Shop
Cafe Con Pan
Coffee Shop
Snack Mania Brazilian Delights
Coffee Shop
Blueprint Cafe Lounge
Coffee Shop
Bagels Plus
Coffee Shop
Angelo's Gourmet Eatery
Coffee Shop
Wold Nectar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Melange Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Grove
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Formaggio's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Newark Museum
Museum
Paul Robeson Galleries
Art Gallery
Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art
Art Gallery
New Jersey Historical Society
Museum
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Prudential Concert Grove
Theatre Arts
Prudential Center
Stadium
Cityplex 12
Cinema
QXT's Nightclub
Nightclub
B-52'S Lounge
Nightclub
Red Bull Arena
Stadium
Newark Schools Stadium
Stadium
Jersey Explorer Children's Museum
Museum
Arts Center - Carriage House
Theatre Arts
Theatre-in-the-Round
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (3) A+
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McGovern's
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Kilkenny's
Bar
The Halal Guys
Fast Food
Sarku Japan
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Martini 494
Bar
Newark Local Beer
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
Wok To Walk
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Blue Store Liquor Store
Alcohol
Hanna's Deli
Deli
Newark Fish Market
Fast Food
Allure Lounge
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Top Shelf Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Home Slice
Fast Food
Bello's Pub and Grill
Bar
Fitness (0) F
YM/WCA of Newark & Vicinity
Community Centre
Fraternal Order of Police
Community Centre
Senior Citizen's Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Powerhouse Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) A+
Food Depot Supermarket
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Newark Fish Market
Seafood
Health Food
Health Food
Seabra Foods
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Pao Com Manteiga
Bakery
Garden Farm Market
Grocery Store
Pão da Terra
Bakery
Seabra's Market
Grocery Store
Bonzão Supermarket
Grocery Store
Lopes Sausage Company
Butcher
Teixeira's Bakery
Bakery
3 Sisters Grocery & Supermarket
Grocery Store
Sohno Bakery
Bakery
Seabra Foods
Grocery Store
Betel Bakery
Bakery
Anthony's Shop and Save Supermarket
Grocery Store
Seabra Foods
Grocery Store
C-Town
Grocery Store
Cuba Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Met Foodmarkets
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Sussex Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Norman Samuels Plaza
Park
New Street Plaza
Park
Justic William J. Brennan Jr. Park
Park
Liberty Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Hank Aaron Field
Park
Monsignor Doane Park
Park
Military Park
Park
Lombardi Park
Park
First Street Park
Park
Thomas Silk Park
Park
Washington Plaza
Park
Mulberry Commons
Park
Peter Francisco Park
Park
Mother Cabrini Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Kasberger Field
Park
Jesse Allen Park
Park
Veterans Plaza
Park
Jackson Park
Park
West Side Park
Park
Orange Oval
Park
Tichenor Park
Park
Shops (4) A+
Blockhead Hair
Hairdresser
Rutgers Book Store
Books
White Star Nails
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
Halsey News
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Nike Factory Store
Clothing
The Blue Star Barber Shop
Hairdresser
keene's korner
Convenience Store
Park Place News
Convenience Store
Central Food Plaza
Convenience Store
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Park Avenue Food Market
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Deli Grocery Store
Convenience Store
Furniture Masters
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Hudson Supply of Newark
Home Improvement
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Marshalls
Department Store
70 Adams Street Plaza
Mall
Ironbound Grocery Store
Convenience Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. University Heights (A+)

2. Springfield-Belmont (C+)

3. Mount Pleasant (C+)

4. Seventh Avenue (C)

5. Upper Roseville (C-)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 27.4% take public transportation in University Heights.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations A+
Warren Street/NJIT
Transit Station
Norfolk Street
Transit Station
Orange Street
Transit Station
Washington Street
Transit Station
Broad Street Station
Transit Station
Newark Broad Street
Transit Station
Washington Park
Transit Station
Riverfront Stadium
Transit Station
Springfield Ave at Irvine Turner Blvd
Bus Stop
Atlantic Street
Transit Station
Military Park
Transit Station
Springfield Ave at Irvine Turner Blvd
Bus Stop
Broad St & Market St
Bus Stop
Broad St & Market St
Bus Stop
NJPAC/Center Street
Transit Station
Park Avenue
Transit Station
Passaic Avenue at Central Avenue
Bus Stop
Passaic Avenue at Central Avenue
Bus Stop
Newark Penn Station
Transit Station
Newark Penn Station
Transit Station
Newark Penn Station
Transit Station
Harrison Avenue at North 2nd Street
Bus Stop
Harrison Avenue at North 2nd Street
Bus Stop
Newark Penn Station
Bus Stop
Newark Penn Station
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
27.4% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Fairmuont (A+)

2. Lower Clinton Hill (A+)

3. South Broad Street (A+)

4. South Ironbound (A+)

5. Upper Clinton Hill (A+)

cost of living C-

The cost of living in University Heights is 100/100 - which is 17% lower than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Dayton-Weequahic Park (B+)

2. Springfield-Belmont (B+)

3. South Broad Street (C+)

4. Lower Clinton Hill (C)

5. Central Business District (C)

crime F

University Heights crime rates are 2,760 per 100k, which is 70% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
2,147 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
613 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. South Ironbound (C-)

2. North Ironbound (D+)

3. Forest Hill (D)

4. Lower Vailsburg (D)

5. Weequahic (D)

employment D-

The median income in University Heights is $36,350 - which is 51% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$36,350 F
Unemployment Rate
7.9% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Upper Vailsburg (C-)

2. Lower Vailsburg (C-)

3. Weequahic (D+)

4. North Ironbound (D+)

5. Central Business District (D+)

health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Engine 7 NFD
Fire Station
NJIT Public Safety
Police
Saint Michael's Medical Center
Hospital
Rutgers Public Safety and Security
Police
University Hospital
Hospital
Unity Drugs
Pharmacy
Engine 11 Ladder 11 Hazmat
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
E10 L5 R1 Arson HQ
Fire Station
Newark Police Complex
Police
Engine 18 BC4 NFD
Fire Station
Engine 18 BC 4
Fire Station
East Orange General Hospital
Hospital
East Orange Police Department
Police
Grove Street Fire House
Fire Station
Columbus Hospital
Hospital
East Orange Fire Company Number 1
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
East Orange Truck Company Number 3
Fire Station
East Orange Engine Company Number 4
Fire Station
Engine 26 Ladder 12 BC6
Fire Station
Coit Street Fire House
Fire Station
Kearny Fire Department
Fire Station
Belmont Medical Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Central Business District (A)

2. University Heights (A)

3. Lower Clinton Hill (A-)

4. Upper Clinton Hill (A-)

5. West Side (A-)

housing B

University Heights home prices are $146,370 - which is 54% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$146,370 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Upper Vailsburg (A+)

2. Central Business District (A-)

3. Lower Vailsburg (A-)

4. Weequahic (B+)

5. Springfield-Belmont (B+)

schools C

The University Heights graduation rate is 81% - which is 7% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (3) A+
Phillip'S Academy Charter School
University Heights Charter School
Paulo Freire Charter School
Mckinley
Newark Christian School
St Benedict'S Prep
Sussex Avenue School Burnet Street School
North Star Academy Charter School
New Horizons Community Charter School
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School
Newark Prep Charter School
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Discovery Charter School
Thirteenth Avenue School
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
New Testament Church School
Merit Preparatory Charter School Of Newark
Newark Vocational High School
Camden Street Elementary School
Quitman Community School
Newark Early College High School
Roseville Community Charter School
John F Kennedy School
Fourteenth Avenue School
St Michael School
High Schools (8) A+
American History High School
Central High School
Newark Tech
St Vincent Academy
Phillip'S Academy Charter School
Science Park High School
Essex Co Jdc
Essex Co Youth House
St Benedict'S Prep
Essex Rgc
North Star Academy Charter School
Uplift Academy
Arts High School
Lead Charter School
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Alif Muhammads N/A School
Barringer Arts High School
Barringer Academy Of S.T.E.A.M.
New Testament Church School
Newark Leadership Academy
Peoples Preparatory Charter School
Bard Early College High School
John F Kennedy School
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Technology High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Central Business District (B)

2. Upper Vailsburg (B-)

3. Forest Hill (B-)

4. University Heights (C)

5. Mount Pleasant (C)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Upper Roseville (A+)

2. North Broadway (A+)

3. Upper Clinton Hill (B+)

4. Central Business District (B-)

5. Upper Vailsburg (C+)

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University Heights Area Facts

  • University Heights has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • University Heights crime rates are 18% higher than the Newark average
  • Cost of living in University Heights is 13% lower than the Newark average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Sussex Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Norman Samuels Plaza
      New Street Plaza
      Justic William J. Brennan Jr. Park
      Liberty Park
      Washington Park
      Hank Aaron Field

      Entertainment

      Newark Museum
      Paul Robeson Galleries
      Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art
      New Jersey Historical Society
      New Jersey Performing Arts Center
      Prudential Concert Grove
      Prudential Center
      Cityplex 12

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      McGovern's
      Jimmy John's
      McDonald's
      Qdoba
      Kilkenny's
      The Halal Guys
      Sarku Japan

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University Heights? Of all people who commute, 27.4% take public transportation in University Heights.
      Drive to Work
      51%

      21% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      27%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      8% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University Heights? The cost of living in University Heights is 100/100 - which is 17% lower than New Jersey.
      University Heights
      100

      same as average

      Newark
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in University Heights? University Heights crime rates are 2,760, which are 70% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      2,760 per 100k people

      19% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      19% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      20%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in University Heights? The median income in University Heights is $36,350 which is 51% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $36,35034% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,88243% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      70% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Saint Michael's Medical Center
      Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
      Columbus Hospital
      University Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Unity Drugs
      Walgreens
      Walgreen's
      Bergen Street Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are University Heights home prices? University Heights home prices are $146,370 - which is 54% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $146,37021% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9104% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      28%

      56% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does University Heights have good schools? The University Heights graduation rate is 81% - which is 7% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      22% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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