Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Yaya Tea
Coffee Shop
Freetown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sweet & Green Cafe
Coffee Shop
City Beans Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
La Moda
Coffee Shop
Bagels Plus
Coffee Shop
Angelo's Gourmet Eatery
Coffee Shop
Doce Amor
Coffee Shop
Cafe Con Pan
Coffee Shop
Blueprint Cafe Lounge
Coffee Shop
Snack Mania Brazilian Delights
Coffee Shop
Chalet Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
B-52'S Lounge
Nightclub
Prudential Concert Grove
Theatre Arts
Newark Museum
Museum
Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art
Art Gallery
Paul Robeson Galleries
Art Gallery
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
New Jersey Historical Society
Museum
Newark Schools Stadium
Stadium
Prudential Center
Stadium
Red Bull Arena
Stadium
QXT's Nightclub
Nightclub
Cityplex 12
Cinema
Jersey Explorer Children's Museum
Museum
FlyNYON
Attraction
William D. McDowell Observatory
Museum
Meadowlands Environment Center
Museum
Food and Drink (0) D-
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Martini 494
Bar
Newark Local Beer
Bar
Kilkenny's
Bar
White Castle
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McGovern's
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
The Halal Guys
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Cork
Alcohol
Hanna's Deli
Deli
Cork Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Wok To Walk
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Chris' Red Hots
Fast Food
Newark Fish Market
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Top Shelf Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Fitness (0) C-
LA Fitness
Gym
Senior Citizen's Center
Community Centre
Fraternal Order of Police
Community Centre
YM/WCA of Newark & Vicinity
Community Centre
Powerhouse Gym
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
NJ Fitness Factory
Gym
Dom's SweatBar
Gym
Glen Ridge Tennis
Gym
Montclair Women’s Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Anthony's Shop and Save Supermarket
Grocery Store
Seabra Foods
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Cuba Bakery
Bakery
Food Depot Supermarket
Grocery Store
Newark Fish Market
Seafood
Health Food
Health Food
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Garden Farm Market
Grocery Store
R. Violante & Son Meat Market
Butcher
Bonzão Supermarket
Grocery Store
Pão da Terra
Bakery
Pao Com Manteiga
Bakery
Teixeira's Bakery
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Seabra's Market
Grocery Store
Betel Bakery
Bakery
Lopes Sausage Company
Butcher
Sohno Bakery
Bakery
Met Foodmarkets
Grocery Store
Seabra Foods
Grocery Store
Seabra Foods
Grocery Store
3 Sisters Grocery & Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
Veterans Memorial Field
Park
West Hudson Park
Park
Kasberger Field
Park
Lombardi Park
Park
Veterans Plaza
Park
Washington Park
Park
First Street Park
Park
Thomas Silk Park
Park
Sussex Park
Park
Salvatore Bontempo Memorial Park
Park
Phillips Park
Park
Monsignor Doane Park
Park
Norman Samuels Plaza
Park
New Street Plaza
Park
Branch Brook Park
Park
Military Park
Park
Bloomfield Park
Park
Washington Plaza
Park
Liberty Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Justic William J. Brennan Jr. Park
Park
Mother Cabrini Park
Park
Arlington Park
Park
Peter Francisco Park
Park
Gunnell Oval Complex
Park
Shops (1) C+
Furniture Masters
Furniture
Marshalls
Department Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Kearny Commons
Mall
Park Avenue Food Market
Convenience Store
Deli Grocery Store
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Blockhead Hair
Hairdresser
Halsey News
Convenience Store
White Star Nails
Beauty
Rutgers Book Store
Books
Park Place News
Convenience Store
Nike Factory Store
Clothing
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Bounge
Department Store
Xpectations Salon Dominican Style
Hairdresser
The Blue Star Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Central Food Plaza
Convenience Store
keene's korner
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Hudson Supply of Newark
Home Improvement
Yerika's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
See more Mount Pleasant amenity data

Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. University Heights (A+)

2. Springfield-Belmont (C+)

3. Mount Pleasant (C+)

4. Seventh Avenue (C)

5. Upper Roseville (C-)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 26.8% take public transportation in Mount Pleasant.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Belgrove Drive at Lincoln Avenue
Bus Stop
Belgrove Drive at Lincoln Avenue
Bus Stop
Belgrove Drive at Woodland Avenue
Bus Stop
Belgrove Drive at Woodland Avenue
Bus Stop
Passaic Avenue at Central Avenue
Bus Stop
Passaic Avenue at Central Avenue
Bus Stop
Belgrove Drive at Wildon Avenue
Bus Stop
Belgrove Drive at Wilson Avenue
Bus Stop
Kearny Avenue at Woodland Avenue
Bus Stop
Kearny Avenue at Johnston AVenue
Bus Stop
Kearny Avenue at Woodlamd Avenue
Bus Stop
Kearny Avenue at Johnston Avenue
Bus Stop
Kearny Avenue at Rose Street
Bus Stop
Kearny Avenue at Dukes Street
Bus Stop
Belgrove Drive at Bergen Avenue
Bus Stop
Belgrove Drive at Bergen Avenue
Bus Stop
KEarny AVenue at Hoyt Street
Bus Stop
Kearny Avenue at Paterson Street
Bus Stop
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Central Avenue
Bus Stop
Kearny Avenue at Wilson Avenue
Bus Stop
Kearny Avenue at Wilson Avenue
Bus Stop
Newark Broad Street
Transit Station
Broad Street Station
Transit Station
KEarny Avenue at Boyd Street
Bus Stop
Kearny Avenue at Boyd Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
26.8% A+
See more Mount Pleasant commute data

Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Fairmuont (A+)

2. Lower Clinton Hill (A+)

3. South Broad Street (A+)

4. South Ironbound (A+)

5. Upper Clinton Hill (A+)

cost of living D+

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant is 101/100 - which is 16% lower than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
See more Mount Pleasant cost of living data

Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Dayton-Weequahic Park (B+)

2. Springfield-Belmont (B+)

3. South Broad Street (C+)

4. Lower Clinton Hill (C)

5. Central Business District (C)

crime F

Mount Pleasant crime rates are 2,758 per 100k, which is 70% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
2,145 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
613 crimes per 100k F
See more Mount Pleasant crime data

Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. South Ironbound (C-)

2. North Ironbound (D+)

3. Forest Hill (D)

4. Lower Vailsburg (D)

5. Weequahic (D)

employment F

The median income in Mount Pleasant is $33,803 - which is 54% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$33,803 F
Unemployment Rate
10.0% F
See more Mount Pleasant employment data

Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Upper Vailsburg (C-)

2. Lower Vailsburg (C-)

3. Weequahic (D+)

4. North Ironbound (D+)

5. Central Business District (D+)

health B+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Newark Police Complex
Police
Saint Michael's Medical Center
Hospital
Rutgers Public Safety and Security
Police
NJIT Public Safety
Police
Engine 7 NFD
Fire Station
Kearny Fire Department
Fire Station
Columbus Hospital
Hospital
Unity Drugs
Pharmacy
University Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kearny Police Department
Police
Belmont Medical Center
Clinic
Clara Maass Medical Center
Hospital
Engine 11 Ladder 11 Hazmat
Fire Station
East Orange Police Department
Police
East Orange Truck Company Number 3
Fire Station
East Orange Engine Company Number 4
Fire Station
East Orange General Hospital
Hospital
East Orange Fire Company Number 1
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
E10 L5 R1 Arson HQ
Fire Station
Belleville NJ Fire Department
Fire Station
Engine 18 BC4 NFD
Fire Station
Grove Street Fire House
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
See more Mount Pleasant health & safety data

Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Central Business District (A)

2. University Heights (A)

3. Lower Clinton Hill (A-)

4. Upper Clinton Hill (A-)

5. West Side (A-)

housing C

Mount Pleasant home prices are $164,700 - which is 48% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$164,700 C
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
4.9x (home price to income ratio) F
See more Mount Pleasant housing data

Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Upper Vailsburg (A+)

2. Central Business District (A-)

3. Lower Vailsburg (A-)

4. Weequahic (B+)

5. Springfield-Belmont (B+)

schools C

The Mount Pleasant graduation rate is 67% - which is 23% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
67% F
Elementary Schools (4) A+
Perpetual Help Day Nursery
St Michael School
Roberto Clemente Elementary School
Rafael Hernandez School
Washington Elementary School
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Kearny Christian Academy
Branch Brook School
East Newark Public School
Robert Treat Academy Charter School
Mckinley
Hamilton Intermediate School
Washington Middle School
Lincoln Elementary School
Paulo Freire Charter School
Garfield Elementary School
Essex Regional School
Franklin Elementary School
North Star Academy Charter School
Newark Prep Charter School
Dr William H Horton Elementary School
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School
Luis Mu?Os Marin Elementary School
Abington Avenue School
St Francis Xavier School
High Schools (1) A+
Technology High School
Kearny Christian Academy
Barringer Academy Of S.T.E.A.M.
Barringer Arts High School
Harrison High School
Essex Regional School
North Star Academy Charter School
Kearny High School
Essex Co Jdc
Essex Co Youth House
Central High School
Christ The King Prepatory School
Alif Muhammads N/A School
Phillip'S Academy Charter School
American History High School
New Testament Church School
Uplift Academy
Newark Tech
North 13Th St Tech
St Vincent Academy
Essex Rgc
Science Park High School
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
St Benedict'S Prep
Arts High School
See more Mount Pleasant education data

Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Central Business District (B)

2. Upper Vailsburg (B-)

3. Forest Hill (B-)

4. University Heights (C)

5. Mount Pleasant (C)

ratings N/A

Mount Pleasant has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (0)
From AreaVibes
See more Mount Pleasant user rating data

Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Upper Roseville (A+)

2. North Broadway (A+)

3. Upper Clinton Hill (B+)

4. Central Business District (B-)

5. Upper Vailsburg (C+)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Mount Pleasant, Newark, NJ Area Guide

Follow
Photo of Newark, NJ
( 0 Ratings )

Living in Mount Pleasant, Newark, NJ

Ranks better than 65% of areas Follow

Mount Pleasant Area Facts

  • Mount Pleasant has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Mount Pleasant crime rates are 18% higher than the Newark average
  • Cost of living in Mount Pleasant is 11% lower than the Newark average
New Real Estate Listings in Mount Pleasant Area
Search
Search Homes for Sale in Newark, NJ
See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Mount Pleasant Reviews

Write a review about Mount Pleasant Tell people what you like or don't like about Mount Pleasant…
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Mount Pleasant?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Newark, NJ Livability

      vs

      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mount Pleasant? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veterans Memorial Field
      West Hudson Park
      Kasberger Field
      Lombardi Park
      Veterans Plaza
      Washington Park
      First Street Park
      Thomas Silk Park

      Entertainment

      B-52'S Lounge
      Prudential Concert Grove
      Newark Museum
      Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art
      Paul Robeson Galleries
      New Jersey Performing Arts Center
      New Jersey Historical Society
      Newark Schools Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Burger King
      Martini 494
      Newark Local Beer
      Kilkenny's
      White Castle
      Wendy's
      Dunkin' Donuts

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Mount Pleasant? Of all people who commute, 26.8% take public transportation in Mount Pleasant.
      Drive to Work
      53%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      27%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mount Pleasant? The cost of living in Mount Pleasant is 101/100 - which is 16% lower than New Jersey.
      Mount Pleasant
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Newark
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mount Pleasant? Mount Pleasant crime rates are 2,758, which are 70% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      2,758 per 100k people

      19% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      19% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      20%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Mount Pleasant? The median income in Mount Pleasant is $33,803 which is 54% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $33,80339% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,50648% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      10%

      116% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Mount Pleasant a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Saint Michael's Medical Center
      Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
      Columbus Hospital
      University Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Unity Drugs
      Walgreens
      Walgreen's
      Bergen Street Pharmacy

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Mount Pleasant home prices? Mount Pleasant home prices are $164,700 - which is 48% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $164,70011% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8708% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      27%

      57% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Mount Pleasant have good schools? The Mount Pleasant graduation rate is 67% - which is 23% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      67%

      20% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Mount Pleasant a good place to live? Mount Pleasant has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      n/a%

      0 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

      Newark neighborhoods


      Best Neighborhoods in Newark for Singles
      Best Neighborhoods in Newark for Families
      Safest Neighborhoods in Newark
      Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Newark
      Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Newark
      Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Newark
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2024