Independent Living Communities in Newark, New Jersey

CaringScore for Newark, NJ

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Newark was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in Newark.

A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 4.5, Newark is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Newark. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Newark, NJ

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Newark, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Newark is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 6.5, Newark rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 319.6 physicians per capita, Newark scores 44.9 percent better than the national average. Newark scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.6, and scores 58.5 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 30.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Newark is 76.9 years -- 1.3 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Newark is 76.9 years -- 1.3 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Newark's environmental health -- trails the national average by 98.2 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Newark, NJ	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	319.6	220.5
Geriatricians	1.6	1.3
Cardiologists	15	7.7
Oncologists	5.9	3.5
Orthopedists	8.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Newark, NJ

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Newark, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for Newark is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 3.1, the costs associated with independent living communities in Newark are generally more expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Newark. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Newark to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Newark indexes at 27.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 56.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Newark, NJ
Aggregate Index	127
Healthcare Index	104
Housing Index	156
Food Index	108
Utilities Index	137
Transportation Index	106

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Newark, NJ

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Newark. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Newark is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.1, Newark rates below average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 206 days each year in Newark, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 25°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Newark than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Newark is 75.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $34,403 per year, the population of Newark earns a lower than average median household income. Newark has an unemployment rate of 15.20 percent, roughly 67.0 percent higher than the national average. And about 10.01 percent of the population in Newark is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 23.9 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Newark	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.2	136.1
Libraries	4.7	18.8
Places of Worship	52.8	220.5
Public Transit	5195.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	171.3	97.7
Pharmacies	16.8	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65