Name: East Ward
Address: Newark

About the neighborhood

East Ward offers excellent access to public transportation with three rapid transit stations connecting to light rail and shuttle trains, plus around 30 nearby bus lines. Commuting by bicycle is convenient thanks to dedicated cycling infrastructure. The neighborhood’s close proximity to primary and secondary schools, including private options, enhances convenience. Grocery shopping and dining are practical with several restaurants, cafes, and markets nearby. East Ward features nearly 20 bars, providing many social opportunities. Residents can easily reach several well-distributed parks such as Independence Park and Ironbound Recreation Center, offering pleasant outdoor spaces. Housing primarily consists of duplexes and small apartment buildings, mostly built since 1977 with a mix of two and three bedrooms.

Characteristics

Transportation

East Ward is an excellent community for eco-friendly transportation options. Thanks to a multitude of rapid transit stations on the Newark - Harrison Shuttle Train and Newark Light Rail, and about 40 nearby bus lines, residents can rely on public transit to move around in this area. Home buyers who value living in a compact community will also be pleased with the particularly pedestrian-friendly nature of East Ward; most daily needs can be met without the use of a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Getting around by bicycle is convenient in East Ward.

Services

Locals will appreciate that no matter where their home is situated in East Ward, primary as well as high schools are close by. Locals can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. In terms of eating, a supermarket is generally reachable within a very short trip from most homes for sale in this community. In addition, there are over 300 restaurants and about 30 coffee shops to enjoy in this part of Newark. Home buyers benefit from many clothing stores within a short distance.

Character

East Ward has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. East Ward is quiet, as the streets tend to be calm, although that is not the case close to one of the railway lines, New Jersey Tpke Exd or I-95. This part of Newark also features almost no greenery; however, most locations within the community have fairly good access to public green spaces, such as Riverfront Park, since there are around 30 of them nearby for residents to visit. Lastly, finding things to do is easy in this community. Even though there is a poor selection of entertainment venues, there are usually masses of people around, and with its about 40 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

Car friendly4.6

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly9.4

All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

Transit friendly9.2

Near a wide variety of rapid transit and/or frequent bus lines

Restaurants8.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.2

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk