C-

West Side

Newark, NJ

Crime Score: C- - High crime rate

15,485
Population
$47,526
Median Income
$325,871
Median Home Value
32.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 149
Robbery 119
Burglary 131
Larceny/Theft 151
Vehicle Theft 160

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$325,871
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
23.3%
Renter Occupied
76.7%
Vacant
17.2%

Cost of Living

45% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -37%
🛒 Food & Groceries -48%
🚗 Transportation -43%
🏥 Healthcare -54%
💡 Utilities -28%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

34.3%
High School+
9.8%
Bachelor's+
3.7%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
3.5%
Black/African American
86.3%
Hispanic/Latino
14.4%
Asian
0.3%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
38° / 23°F
Summer (Jul)
85° / 66°F
🌧️
48.2"
Annual Rain
❄️
27.0"
Annual Snow

About West Side

West Side is a neighborhood located in Newark, NJ. With a crime score of C-, this area has high crime rate compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 15,485 residents with a median household income of $47,526 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities