Newark, New Jersey
Newark is a city of 310,178 people in Essex County, New Jersey, founded in 1666.
Why visit Newark
Townapedia lists 87 museums and landmarks, 46 parks and trails, 246 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cityplex 12, Bayonne Bridge, Newark Symphony Hall and Bethany Baptist Church.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Newark
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Newark
Newark is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, the county seat of Essex County, and a principal city of the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 311,549. The Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 323,808 for 2025, making it the 61st-most populous municipality in the nation.
From the Wikipedia article Newark, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Bayonne Bridge
Bridge · 5.9 mi
Arch bridge connecting Staten Island, NY with Bayonne, NJ
CRRNJ Newark Bay Bridge
Bridge · 5.0 mi
Railroad bridge connecting Elizabethport and Bayonne
Kean University
School · 4.4 mi
Public university in New Jersey, United States
Ritz Theatre
Cinema and theater · 4.6 mi
Performing arts center and former movie theater in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
Museums and landmarks87
Newark Symphony Hall
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places
Concert hall in Newark, New Jersey, United States
Bethany Baptist Church
Monument and historic site · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Church building in New Jersey, United States of America
New Point Baptist Church
Monument and historic site · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places
Church building in New Jersey, United States of America
Pan American C.M.A. Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Church building in New Jersey, United States of America
Riverbank Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Park in Newark, New Jersey, US
St. James' A. M. E. Church
Monument and historic site · Methodist · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Church in NJ, United States
St. Rocco's Roman Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Church building in New Jersey, United States of America
26 Journal Square
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Building in New Jersey, United States
Bayonne Community Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Building in New Jersey, United States
Bayonne Truck House No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Museum in New Jersey, United States of America
Beacon
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Hospital in New Jersey, United States
75 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds46
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34 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes246
Queen Pizza II
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
Italian pizza restaurant.
48 Commerce Street, Newark
Mo-Fr 10:00-18:45; Sa 11:00-18:00; Su off
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark
Mo-Fr 05:30-18:00; Sa 06:00-18:00; Su 08:00-18:00
Antojos Colombianos
Restaurant · Colombian · 1.9 mi
530 Harrison Avenue, Harrison
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 07:00-19:00
Chateau of Spain Restaurant
Restaurant · Spanish, Portuguese, American · 0.5 mi
11 Franklin Street, Newark
Mo 11:30-22:00, Tu-Fr 11:30-23:00, Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-22:00
Cityrub Steak & Smokehouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.2 mi
118 Stockton Street, Newark
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Five Corners Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian · 0.9 mi
10 Wilson Avenue, Newark
Mo-Tu 12:00-22:00; We off; Th-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 0.5 mi
915 Broad Street, Newark
Mo-Th,Su 06:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-22:00
Juicy! Halal Platters
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.6 mi
406 Bergen Street, Harrison
Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 13:00-21:00
234 more on the map.
History
Having its religious colony being founded three years prior in 1663, Newark was then fully settled in 1666 by Connecticut Puritans led by Robert Treat from the New Haven Colony. It was conceived as a theocratic assembly of the faithful, though this did not last for long as new settlers came with different ideas. On October 31, 1693, it was organized as a New Jersey township based on the Newark Tract, which was first purchased on July 11, 1667. Newark was granted a royal charter on April 27, 1713. It was incorporated on February 21, 1798, by the New Jersey Legislature's Township Act of 1798, as one of New Jersey's initial group of 104 townships. During its time as a township, portions were taken to form Springfield Township (April 14, 1794), Caldwell Township (February 16, 1798; now known as Fairfield Township), Orange Township (November 27, 1806), Bloomfield Township (March 23, 1812) and Clinton Township (April 14, 1834, remainder reabsorbed by Newark on March 5, 1902). Newark was reincorporated as a city on April 11, 1836, replacing Newark Township, based on the results of a referendum passed on March 18, 1836. The previously independent Vailsburg borough was annexed by Newark on January 1, 1905. In 1926, South Orange Township changed its name to Maplewood. As a result of this, a portion of Maplewood known as Ivy Hill was re-annexed to Newark's Vailsburg.
From the History section of Newark, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay17
Courtyard Newark Liberty International Airport
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
600 Routes 1 and 9 south, Newark
Fairfield Inn & Suites Newark Liberty International Airport
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
618 Routes 1 and 9 south, Newark
SpringHill Suites Newark Liberty International Airport
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
652 US 1 (NJ), Newark
Churches and places of worship95
Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Saint Patrick's Pro-Cathedral
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
91 Washington Street, Newark
Shopping35
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries128
Healthcare8
Premier Care Associates of West Hudson
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
450 Bergen Street, Harrison
Map of Newark
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 25°F | 3.7 in | 8.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 8.4 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 33°F | 4.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 4.1 in | 0.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 54°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 38°F | 3.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 4.6 in | 5.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Harrison (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Essex County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-08: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Harrison 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- East Newark 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Elizabeth 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Jersey City 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- New York 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Paterson 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Yonkers 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Greenwich 35 mi northeast, about 57 min by car
- Stamford 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Norwalk 47 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2021-09-25 10 50 38 View of downtown Newark from the intersection of Essex County Route 510 (Market Street) and Mulberry Street in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flooding in Newark, NJ, Irene 2011, Behnam Esfahbod, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Exterior of New Point Baptist, Newark, NJ, Mdmhaefner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New Point Baptist Church - Newark, NJ (55184035654), ajay_suresh, CC BY 4.0
- Newark Symphony Hall (55183936603), ajay_suresh, CC BY 4.0
- Newark Emergency Services - panoramio, Timothy Shields, CC BY 3.0
- Graffiti in Newark (13658889814), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- An Historical Incident of November, 1764 (A Captive's Choice), Statue in Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ, Mdmhaefner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ST. COLUMBA'S CHURCH, NEWARK, ESSEX COUNTY, NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Newark FD trucks - panoramio, Timothy Shields, CC BY 3.0
- Colleoni Statute during snow, Statue in Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ, Mdmhaefner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Columba Church Newark 2023 jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mansion in Newark, NJ (13658614684), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Halsey Street.Newark.at. West.Kinney, Djflem, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Halsey Street.Newark.at.Kinney, Djflem, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grace Church in Newark Mass, Trinitarian Creek, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rodino Building Newark jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Apartments in Newark (13658263315), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Newark Symphony Hall & Boys Chorus School, Hudconja, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Soccer Ground, Rajkiran Pericherla, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James AME High Court Sts jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- 76 Prospect Street, Rajkiran Pericherla, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH, ESSEX COUNTY, NJ, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- ST. ROCCO'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, NEWARK, ESSEX COUNTY, NJ, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vincent de Paul RCC Av C 46 jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- FirstPresbyterianElizabeth, KForce at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James Townley House, Union, NJ - rear view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patrick RCC Ocean jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Fairmount Hotel Apartments detail, Hudconja, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Honduras-0032 - JFK Airport (2213586487), Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Planting the Standard of Democracy, Charles Henry Niehaus, Public domain
- Planting the Standard of Democracy, Charles Henry Niehaus, Public domain
- Planting the Standard of Democracy, Charles Henry Niehaus, Public domain
- Planting the Standard of Democracy, Charles Henry Niehaus, Public domain
- SOUTH PARK CALVARY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ESSEX COUNTY NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Planting the Standard of Democracy, Charles Henry Niehaus, Public domain
- The Arch - panoramio - Timothy Shields, Timothy Shields, CC BY 3.0
- Divine Hotel Riviera (13658893694), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Spire of Catedral Evangelica Reformada at Lincoln Park, Mdmhaefner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Entrance to Catedral Evangelica Reformada at Lincoln Park, Mdmhaefner, CC BY-SA 3.0
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