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Living in University Heights Newark

University Heights is the 5th most walkable neighborhood in Newark with 9,983 residents.

University Heights has excellent public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Seventh Avenue, Newark Central Business District, Springfield - Belmont, Lower Roseville, Fairmount, Mount Pleasant - Lower Broadway and South Broad Street.

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85 Walk Score of University Heights, Newark, NJ

University Heights is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Rutgers University Newark Campus

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Saint Michaels Medical Center

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in University Heights Newark.

University Heights is the 5th most walkable neighborhood in Newark with a Walk Score of 85.

Find apartments in Newark's most walkable neighborhoods: Newark Central Business District, North Ironbound and Seventh Avenue.

University Heights Newark Apartments for Rent

University Heights Neighborhood Ranking

Compare University Heights to other Newark neighborhoods.

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3 Seventh Avenue 87 75 49 10,996
4 Mount Pleasant - Lower Broadway 87 68 44 7,415
5 University Heights 85 81 63 9,983
6 South Ironbound 85 68 52 5,447
7 Springfield - Belmont 80 73 54 13,612

thumbnail for Rutgers University Newark CampusLocated in #UniversityHeights Newark, the Rutgers Cook campus is situated right on University Avenue and has been educating people from New Jersey and across the globe for over 100 years.

Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
on Rutgers University Newark Campus

81 Transit Score of University Heights, Newark, NJ

University Heights has Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips. Find University Heights Newark apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

University Heights has excellent public transportation and about 23 bus, 3 rail and 1 light rail lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from University Heights on public transit.

63 Bike Score of University Heights, Newark, NJ

University Heights is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Photo of Goodyear Tire, Newark, NJ in University Heights, Newark

Goodyear Tire, Newark, NJ

Photo of Science Park High School in University Heights, Newark

Science Park High School

Photo of New Jersey Institute of Technology in University Heights, Newark

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Photo of Al's Cheesesteaks in University Heights, Newark

Al's Cheesesteaks

thumbnail for Saint Michaels Medical CenterSaint Michael's Medical Center is a 357-bed regional tertiary care, teaching, and research center in the heart of #UniversityHeights in Newark.

Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
on Saint Michaels Medical Center

thumbnail for Al's CheesesteaksAl's Cheesesteaks is a Newark favorite. Located in the #UniversityHeights section of Newark, New Jersey, this cheesesteak joint is a great location for college students, Newark residents and those working in Newark's financial district.

Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
on Al's Cheesesteaks

thumbnail for Goodyear Tire, Newark, NJGoodyear Tire in the Ironbound District of Newark is a popular and reliable destination for Newark residents needing both vehicle repairs as well as tune-ups. Located right on Market Street, Goodyear Tire is in the heart of the Ironbound District, in close proximity to many of the shopping and eating establishments set up throughout the area.

Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
on Goodyear Tire, Newark, NJ

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