Weequahic, Newark, NJ

Living in Weequahic

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Bikeability 86
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Walkability 84
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Commute 12
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Public Transit 89
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 28
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 8
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Colleges 85
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Schools 1
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Residents

30k Population -1.2k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black89%
Caucasian2%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income -$1.6k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty
39  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van68%
Public transportation25%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$220k Median Home Value -$31k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$995 Median Monthly Rent +$230 (2010–19)
26% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached18%
Multiple units18%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas77%

Crime

Violent Crime in Weequahic

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Essex County60

Property Crime in Weequahic

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Essex County40

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (88%)(10%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton91%
Donald Trump8%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 4 7
Feb 33 3 9
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 52 4 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 35 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Weequahic

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding64
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding27
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Weequahic, Newark, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Weequahic, Newark, NJ

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Benedictine Academy
2 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Weequahic, Newark, NJ

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Kean University
2 miles, SW
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Seton Hall University
3 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Weequahic, Newark, NJ

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Airports

Airports near Weequahic, Newark, NJ

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Laguardia Airport
18 miles, E
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