Section Image

Clinton Hill

Clinton Hill

Neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey

Essex County 07108

$528,257 Average Value
$191 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Clinton Hill undergoing revitalization from the inside out

In Clinton Hill, just outside downtown Newark, residents work with their neighbors to continue neighborhood cleanup efforts, allowing the historic homes of Clinton Hill to shine. The Clinton Hill Community Action organization started a host of initiatives and residents keep the momentum going. “Community Action is a nonprofit organization that specializes in the revitalization of Clinton Hill,” says Shakur Gibson, the resident power builder of the group. “We try to enhance residents. We are geared towards making sure our residents feel seen and heard. Our goal is to activate residents leading quality of life improvement projects.” As Clinton Hill begins to revitalize itself, more residents are moving to the area, wanting to escape crowded New York City neighborhoods. “A lot of people decide to move to this neighborhood due to the affordable prices and low taxes,” says Johnny Rojas, a Realtor at Century 21 JR Gold Team Realty for 27 years and leader of the Rojas team. While Clinton is only 3 miles from downtown Newark, homes and lots are larger than in New York City, with a single-family home averaging 3,615 square feet, significantly above the national average.

Commuters use Interstate 78 and Newark Penn Station

Clinton Hill sits 5 miles from the Newark Liberty International Airport, with direct access to Interstate 78, providing easy transportation for its many Manhattan commuters. However, the area's urban atmosphere combined with the interstate can become loud. Those wanting to avoid driving the 15 miles into the city can use Newark Penn Station, 3 miles away. The trains come every 12 minutes, and the commute takes roughly 21 minutes. To explore locations outside of Clinton Hill, New Jersey Transit bus stops line Clinton Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue. The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a mile away for medical care.

Multifamily homes with backyards

A mix of old homes built in 1910 and newer houses from the early 2000s line gridded streets branching off Clinton Avenue. Lots have enough room for a small front and back yard shaded by mature trees. Most homes are multifamily units in the Foursquare and contemporary styles, ranging from $330,000 to $575,000 for older properties and $600,000 to $875,000 for newer homes and those built in the early 2000s. “If there’s an opportunity to buy a two-family house, they’ll buy that,” says Rojas. “Live there five years, then sell that house and buy a one-family house.” Single-family homes range from $200,000 to $650,000. The CAP Index crime score is 6 out of 10, above the national average of 4. Community Action continues to support Clinton Hill with programs for affordable housing, education and food justice. In addition, the organization educates residents on resources to mitigate health risks in their homes, such as lead exposure.

Urban farm on Hawthorne Avenue

Mildred Helms Park provides a green space for neighbors, acting as a shared backyard with walking paths and a play structure. Along Hawthorne Avenue, the colorful Tech World Playground sports a red and blue basketball court and a maze-like play structure for climbers. A mile outside the neighborhood, Irvington Park has a large play structure near an open green space for picnics with a water feature. Surrounding the playground are several sports fields for basketball, soccer, baseball and tennis. Fresh produce is available at the Hawthorne Avenue Farm, a 3-acre urban farm cultivated by the Greater Newark Conservancy. The group aims to provide communities with healthy food and fresh produce while promoting green spaces and environmental justice. Recently, the conservancy launched a mobile farm stand using a refrigerated van that will help distribute food to the larger Newark area.

Locally owned restaurants along Clinton Avenue

Most of the restaurants in Clinton are locally owned, such as Kings Family Restaurant & Catering, which serves halal American comfort food. Burkindi Restaurant offers West African and American cuisine in a brightly painted diner atmosphere. Groceries and other essentials are available at Family Dollar and SuperFresh Irvington, which are a mile away. Community Action’s Food Pantry Hub at Zion Hill Baptist Church provides a refrigerated space for local food pantries to store their perishables and provide locals with a more diverse array of affordable produce.

Career and Technical Education program at Malcolm X Shabazz High School

Clinton Hill is served by the Newark Public School District, which receives a C-plus from Niche and is a choice school district, meaning that residents may attend schools other than their designated location. Hawthorne Avenue Elementary School for prekindergarten through eighth grade and Malcolm X Shabazz High School for ninth through 12th grade are both in Clinton Hill and receive C grades. Malcolm X Shabazz High School has a gifted and talented program offering advanced placement and honors courses, as well as a career and technical education program with training in cosmetology, engineering, automotive and aviation.

Clinton Hill Community Action hosts community events

Clinton Hill Community Action organizes several events throughout the year, from specialty occasions such as farmers markets, fashion shows and educational expositions to holiday-themed activities like the Clinton Hill Christmas Tree Lighting and trunk-or-treating. Masjid Fallahee, Zion Hill Baptist Church and the Trinity United Methodist Church hold religious services and holidays.

Isabella Pontecorvo
Written By
Isabella Pontecorvo
Pushparaj Aitwal
Photography Contributed By
Pushparaj Aitwal
Matthew Link
Video By
Matthew Link

Agents Specializing in this Area

See All Agents

Schools

Source:
GreatSchools: The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process. View GreatSchools Rating Methodology

Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to Augusto Verissimo, an experienced agent in this neighborhood.

Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Newark Liberty International

8 min drive

Bus

Clinton Ave & Seymour Ave

Bus

Clinton Ave & Avon Ave

Bus

Fabyan Pl & Clinton Ave

Bus

Clinton Ave & South 16th St

Bus

West Bigelow St & Ridgewood Ave

Bus

Clinton Ave & Hillside Ave

Bus

Hawthorne Ave & Seymour Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Clinton Hill US
Homicide 9 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 8 4
Robbery 9 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$445,000
Median Single Family Price
$412,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$191
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Months of Supply
1.20
Median List Price
$430,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
300
Median Year Built
1952
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,615
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
910
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Apr 27
    1 - 3pm

    85 Tillinghast St, Newark, NJ 07108

    $615,500

    • 8 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 85 Tillinghast St
    • New 11 days ago

    Investor's dream in a prime location! This stunning, newly renovated (2020) multi-family home boasts 8 spacious bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms, soaring high ceilings, and fresh paint throughout. Enjoy central AC, updated hardware, and a beautifully maintained interior with a great layout and flow. The first floor will be delivered vacant, while the upstairs is fully rented with flexible

    ARIEL SOLER EXP REALTY, LLC

    Section Image

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to Augusto Verissimo, an experienced agent in this neighborhood.

Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
20,156
Median Age
33
Population under 18
31.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$31,451
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,435

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.5%
College Graduates
14.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

58 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Reviews

Are you familiar with the Clinton Hill neighborhood? to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
NEIGHBORHOOD
Clinton Hill