West Ward
Irvington
About the neighborhood
West Ward offers a diverse housing mix, including duplexes, townhouses, large apartment buildings, and single detached homes, with predominantly two- and three-bedroom options that suit varied preferences. This community benefits from a well-developed public transportation network featuring around 20 nearby bus lines, providing convenient access to numerous destinations without reliance on a personal vehicle. Convenient access to primary and secondary public and private schools supports educational needs across the neighborhood. Grocery options abound, with both general and specialty stores close at hand, alongside several restaurants and cafes. Numerous nearby parks offer tranquil outdoor spaces, and quiet streets contribute to a peaceful atmosphere.
Highlights
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forElementary Schools
This area is great forGroceries
Characteristics
Transportation
West Ward will draw homeowners that use various modes of transportation. The public transit in West Ward is very practical. More specifically, there are various rapid transit stations with access to the Newark Light Rail. The community is linked by about 30 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually around the corner. Traveling as a pedestrian is also very practical for home buyers in this community; all daily errands can be run without the need to use a vehicle, and various businesses are very close at hand. The bike is a good means of transportation in West Ward.
Services
In West Ward, home owners will typically be able to get to primary as well as high schools without the need for a car. Locals are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. With respect to eating, it is usually practical for property owners in West Ward to purchase general and specialty groceries without the use of a car. Mount Vernon Place is among the best streets for groceries. Additionally, there are over 200 restaurants and approximately 10 cafes to experience in West Ward. It is also a reasonably short trip to a decent variety of clothing stores.
Character
West Ward has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Although the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of Newark, its main streets can still be quite dynamic, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. West Ward is quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor, although there are still several noisier sections, especially close to I-280. Greenery is not prominent in this community; although, it is easy to reach parks from a lot of locations within the community since there are about 40 of them nearby for residents to relax in.
Car friendly5.0
Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible
Cycling friendly5.2
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly8.8
Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical
Transit friendly8.2
Near at least one subway line and/or other frequent transit routes
Restaurants8.4
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Groceries9.4
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping8.0
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes7.0
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Quiet7.4
Few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife5.8
Variety of bars within a short drive
Vibrant4.8
Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $22,771
- Median Household Income
- $48,048
Housing Type
- 17.0% SINGLE DETACHED
- 11.1% SEMI DETACHED
- 46.2% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 9.4% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 15.8% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.5% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 17.0%
- Semi detached
- 11.1%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 46.2%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 9.4%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 15.8%
- Mobile
- 0.5%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 35.2 years
- 0 to 4
- 7.4%
- 5 to 9
- 7.7%
- 10 to 14
- 7.2%
- 15 to 19
- 7.1%
- 20 to 24
- 6.6%
- 25 to 29
- 7.7%
- 30 to 34
- 7.6%
- 35 to 39
- 7.0%
- 40 to 44
- 6.2%
- 45 to 49
- 6.7%
- 50 to 54
- 6.9%
- 55 to 59
- 5.9%
- 60 to 64
- 5.1%
- 65 to 69
- 3.6%
- 70 to 74
- 2.9%
- 75 to 79
- 1.9%
- 80 to 84
- 0.9%
- 85 and over
- 1.6%
Education Level
- 15.9% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 38.0% HIGH SCHOOL
- 21.5% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 7.2% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 12.1% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 4.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.9% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.4% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 15.9%
- High School
- 38.0%
- Some college, no degree
- 21.5%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 7.2%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12.1%
- Master's degree
- 4.0%
- Professional degree
- 0.9%
- PhD
- 0.4%
Commute Mode
- 4.6% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 24.8% TRANSIT
- 65.7% DRIVE
- 2.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 4.6%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 24.8%
- Drive
- 65.7%
- Other
- 2.0%
- None
- 3.0%
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6
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MLS® #: 4050481
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MLS® #: 26033930
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