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Living within walking distance of schools, shops and a park
Some people don't want to rely on their cars to get around all the time, and that’s where Newark’s West Side neighborhood excels. Residents can walk to corner stores, schools and West Side Park. Many people work in New York, and can commute by car, bus or train.
Charmaine La Fortune is the founder and director of the Giving One Tenth Community Garden at the corner of 19th Avenue and South 20th Street. La Fortune has been a West Side resident for over 20 years. While the easy commuting is one of her favorite aspects of the neighborhood, she also highlights the community as one of the reasons she’d stayed for so long. “We are a very close-knit community,” La Fortune says. “I’ve talked with volunteers who said they lived in New York for years and never knew their neighbors’ names. Here, everyone knows everyone’s name. About 85% of the produce we grow is donated back to the community. We have a dry pantry box right outside, and anyone can take from it. Some neighbors with extra dry goods will put items in the box. The community doesn’t have to give anything. People just do it.”
Hanging out at the park, library or movie theater
West Side Park has been in the heart of the neighborhood since it was built in the 1890s. This greenspace features a large community center, paved athletic courts, athletic fields and a walking trail. The United Community Corporation organizes events at the community center throughout the year, including movie screenings and the annual BeKind event, where residents can donate clothes or pick up anything they need. Members can use the community center’s gym or sign their kids up for tutoring services.
CityPlex 12 Newark, co-owned by former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal, offers stadium seating and is designed to be a movie destination for all of Newark. The Newark Public Library - Springfield Branch is about a mile from West Side. The library doesn’t have a parking lot, but residents can take a quick ride on an NJ Transit bus to reach the campus.
West Side Park in Newark is where memories are made.
NJ Transit buses in West Side provide residents with easy access to downtown Newark and New York City.
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Renting units in multifamily homes
Well over half of West Side residents are renters, and they live in upper or lower levels of multifamily homes. Multifamily homes with Queen Anne or contemporary designs can range between $500,000 and $850,000, while single-family homes with simple colonial-inspired designs can sell for $330,000 to $500,000. Homes that sell for less than $300,000 likely need renovations. Many residents park on the street outside their homes, but some properties have garages or short driveways enclosed in chain-link or iron fencing.
Multifamily homes in West Side offer spacious living and are common throughout the neighborhood.
West Side home features a brick and siding exterior, a gated driveway, and a welcoming front porch.
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Learning in the Newark School District
There are five primary schools in West Side, and they serve kindergarten through eighth-grade students. Harriet Tubman School and South 17th Street School are two examples, and both earn C-minus ratings from Niche. Students often transition to the C-rated West Side High School, but they can also apply to Bard Early College High School, which receives an A-minus.
West Side High has an urban farm and greenhouse on the campus’ front lawn, and comedian and actress Ellen DeGeneres donated most of the funds needed to build these structures after Principal Akbar Cook went on the Ellen Show in 2022 to discuss how important it is to teach students about agriculture.
Harriet Tubman School in West Side serves students from PK to 8th grade with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1.
Bard High School Early College, empowering Newark students since 2011.
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Taking the interstate, train or bus to New York
West Side residents have quick access to some of Newark’s most popular destinations, including Rutgers University - Newark Campus and the Prudential Center, where the New Jersey Devils hockey team plays. Commuters heading to New York City can drive 3 miles or take an NJ Transit bus to Newark Penn Station. A train ride to Penn Station in New York lasts about 20 minutes. The Interstate 78 Expressway leads drivers toward Manhattan, 15 miles east of West Side.
Newark Liberty International Airport is less than 5 miles away, but despite being so close, residents don’t have to deal with plane noise. There is a place of worship on almost every street in West Side, from St. Ann’s Catholic Church to Masjid Al-Haqq. West Side is close to the University Hospital, a teaching hospital where Rutger students train.
Walking to the store or grabbing take out
Streets can become narrow when there are cars parked, but sidewalks and crosswalks make it easy for residents to stroll to a corner store or restaurant. Residents can walk into a corner store and order a sandwich or pick up snacks. The Save a Lot off Springfield Avenue is a popular spot to stock up on groceries.
Springfield Avenue is lined with restaurants, most of which offer only take-out services. Oh My Goodness Restaurant and Catering has a menu stuffed with rice bowls, fried seafood meals and loaded fries. 9ja Buka Restaurant specializes in African dishes, from spicy peppered snails to vegetable soup served with chicken, turkey or goat meat.
A local resident enjoys a stroll through West Side, walking their dog along the neighborhood’s quiet streets.
The "Sumn To Eat" food truck stands on Springfield Avenue in West Side, serving fresh and flavorful meals.
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Crime rates and National Night Out at West Side Park
CAP Index gives West Side a 6 out of 10 crime score, which is higher than the national average of 4, and the neighborhood’s violent crime rates are also above the national average. Newark police officers and firefighters get to know the community during National Night Out events at West Side Park in August. The event includes bouncy houses, live music and displays of emergency vehicles.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Weequahic Park
Basketball
Fishing
Lake
Vailsburg Park
West Side Park
Nat Turner Park
Basketball
Football
Pool
Saint Peters Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Transit
Airport
Newark Liberty International
11 min drive
Bus
16th Ave & South 13th St
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S 19th St & 17th Ave
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S 18th St & 18th Ave
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S 19th St & 16th Ave
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18th Ave & Kent St
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14th Ave & S 15th St
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Avon Ave & South 16th St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Side
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Side Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Side, Newark sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in West Side, Newark over the last 12 months is $445,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Opportunity knocks with this solid 3-family home perfectly situated in the heart of Newark. This property can be transformed into a high-income producing asset.Located just minutes from major highways, public transportation, downtown Newark.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
15,779
Median Age
32
Population under 18
32.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,945
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,024
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83%
College Graduates
18%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
66/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
60/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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